Civil Design Engineer
Location: Bristol | Hybrid Working
Type: Full Time, Permanent
An established, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join its growing civil and infrastructure team in Bristol. The business delivers integrated engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors and is known for supporting both large-scale multi-disciplinary developments and standalone specialist technical commissions, including projects valued in excess of £500 million.
This is an excellent opportunity for a civil engineer looking to develop technically while working within a collaborative, design-led environment on complex development infrastructure projects across the UK. The team has particular strength in highways, drainage, flood risk, earthworks and external works, offering broad technical exposure and strong long-term career progression.
The Role
In this role, you will support the delivery of innovative civil engineering solutions for clients while helping strengthen the Bristol civil engineering team. You will work across the design and coordination of large development infrastructure projects, collaborating closely with internal disciplines and external stakeholders from early feasibility through to detailed design and project delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
Manage and coordinate highways and drainage designs relating to large development infrastructure projects
Produce Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), Drainage Strategies, Nutrient Mitigation studies and other pre-planning advice
Design of surface water and foul drainage systems, including SuDS solutions in line with current standards and best practice
Support the design of minor roads, access arrangements, external works and associated civil infrastructure
Assist with cut and fill analysis, earthworks coordination and site-wide infrastructure planning
Prepare technical drawings, calculations, specifications and reports from concept through to completion
Interface with architects, building services engineers, project managers, cost consultants and other disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects
Attend client and project meetings, presenting designs and helping to inform key project decisions
Undertake site visits for technical assessment, design coordination and problem-solving
Support planning applications and technical approvals, including S38, S278, S104, S106 and S185 agreements
Assist with proposals and bid support to help win new work
Use software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D and InfoDrainage (or equivalent)
About You
You will be a motivated civil engineer with a consultancy background and a strong technical grounding in development infrastructure design.
You should demonstrate:
A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Experience in a similar role, ideally within a multi-disciplinary consultancy environment
Strong experience in drainage (foul and surface water) and minor roadway / highways design
A good understanding of SuDS, flood risk, highways, cut and fill analysis and development infrastructure design
Knowledge of Section 38, 278, 104, 106 and 185 agreements
Experience producing calculations, drawings and specifications across projects from concept to completion
Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, with strong experience in Civil 3D
Familiarity with InfoDrainage (or equivalent drainage software)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams
Membership of, or ambition to work towards membership of, ICE or an equivalent professional body
A proactive attitude and desire to continue learning, developing and growing as an engineer
What's On Offer
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Structured training and career development pathway
Full support toward professional Chartership
Exposure to major multi-disciplinary developments and technically complex infrastructure schemes
Opportunity to work on projects with values in excess of £500 million
Collaborative, inclusive working culture within a well-established consultancy
Comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare and wellbeing initiatives
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Civil Design Engineer looking to develop within a highly respected consultancy that combines strong technical standards, varied project exposure and genuine long-term progression.
If this sounds like something of interest, please get in touch directly -
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Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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