Be part of a team delivering some of the UKs most high-profile and technically complex infrastructure projects. Join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment where your expertise will shape innovative civil engineering solutions.
Purpose & Scope of the Role
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality civil engineering designs across a diverse portfolio of projects, from major national infrastructure to complex development schemes. Based in Bristol, you will work within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with structural engineers, planners, environmental specialists and architects.
You will contribute to both outline and detailed design stages, with responsibility for key elements such as drainage, highways and site development. The role also involves supporting project delivery, engaging with clients and stakeholders, and contributing to the technical excellence of the team.
Your Impact in this Position
You will lead technical delivery on projects, ensuring robust, innovative and compliant design solutions. By coordinating effectively with internal teams and clients, you will help drive projects forward and maintain strong working relationships.
Your input into technical submissions and design reviews will build stakeholder confidence, while your mentorship of junior engineers will support team development and long-term capability. You will also play an active role in maintaining high standards in health, safety, environmental and quality performance.
Core Capabilities
Technical Design & Engineering Expertise
* Deliver detailed and outline designs across infrastructure projects
* Apply expertise in drainage, highways and site development
Project Delivery & Coordination
* Support the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects
* Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
Leadership & Mentorship
* Guide and develop junior engineers and graduates
* Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
* Build strong relationships with clients and project teams
* Contribute to meetings, technical reports and submissions
Standards, Compliance & Best Practice
* Ensure adherence to CDM regulations and industry standards
* Champion health, safety, environmental and quality principles
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, ideally working towards or holding chartered or incorporated status (ICE, CIWEM, IHT). Strong experience in development infrastructure design, with proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Infodrainage. Excellent communication skills, commercial awareness and a collaborative approach are essential.
Working Environment
This role is based in Bristol, with a hybrid working model offering a balance of office and remote working. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to engage on site where required.
About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide.We have a wide range ofexpertiseacross our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value.We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.
We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who areLeading with Scienceto solve our clients most complex problems.
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employeesrequiringadditionalarrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role
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