Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer – Bristol

The Principal Civil Engineer role at Energi People in Bristol is a full‑time position offering a salary between £60,000 and £75,000 per annum. You will lead project delivery, manage technical outputs and develop client relationships across a broad range of civil and infrastructure schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed civil engineering and drainage designs for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed‑use developments.
• Prepare and manage technical drawings, calculations, reports and project documentation.
• Coordinate and liaise with clients, contractors, local authorities, highways officers and other stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of projects within programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Manage Section Agreements including S38, S278 and related adoption processes.
• Assist with project coordination, technical reviews and design development.
• Maintain high standards of technical accuracy and presentation across all project information.
• Contribute to business development activities and help build strong client relationships.
• Support junior team members and collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

About You

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years’ post‑graduate experience within a consultancy or development infrastructure environment.
• Working towards or currently holding Incorporated Engineer (IEng), Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Strong understanding of development infrastructure, highways and drainage design.
• Experience dealing with local authorities and approval processes.
• Knowledge of Section Agreements including S38 and S278.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Commercially aware with a proactive and client‑focused approach.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Healthcare cashback plan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Loyalty bonus programme.
• Professional qualification bonus.
• Employee reward and recognition scheme.
• Professional membership subscriptions paid.
• ICE training agreement fees covered.
• Support towards continued professional development and chartership.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a successful and growing consultancy.

Why Join

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a consultancy known for delivering high‑quality engineering solutions across a diverse range of projects. You will work in a friendly, professional team with a strong technical reputation and a genuine commitment to employee development.

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