Associate Civil Engineer

Associate Civil Engineer (Drainage)
Bristol

A privately owned, multi-disciplinary consultancy with multiple UK offices is expanding its South West presence and is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer to establish and lead its civil capability in Bristol. The business delivers integrated civil and structural engineering, pre-planning and development infrastructure services to private and public clients, including national and regional housebuilders, developers, contractors and local authorities. With a track record of repeat commissions, the company supports projects through the full lifecycle-from early feasibility and planning strategy through detailed design, approvals and construction-across residential, mixed-use, commercial, industrial and education sectors. The culture is collaborative and delivery-focused, with an emphasis on technical excellence, client care and the professional development of staff.

As the Lead Engineer in the Bristol office, you will support local business development by shaping proposals and winning civil engineering work, while acting as technical lead on commissions with immediate support from civil engineers in other offices until the local workload builds and the team grows. The portfolio will be predominantly drainage-led for buildings and housing sites, with some highways interfaces via Section 278 rather than major highways schemes. Responsibilities include scoping and preparing fee proposals; developing robust technical solutions and clear reports from concept through implementation; undertaking site inspections and reviews; analysing data, drawings and test results; assessing risk, materials and cost; and providing practical advice to resolve emerging design challenges. You will supervise technicians throughout the design process, oversee project administration, monitor progress and budgets, compile status reports and manage deliverables to ensure quality, programme and commercial success in line with the company's management systems and Health & Safety procedures. You will liaise closely with clients, architects and fellow professionals, participate in design reviews, capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement.

You will bring proven consultancy experience, a degree in civil engineering (or similar) and a strong foundation in roads, levels and drainage design. Proficiency in AutoCAD and civil design software such as Site3D, MicroDrainage and/or Causeway Flow is essential. You should be conversant with current Building Regulations, familiar with NHBC and LABC standards, and experienced in producing adoptable roads and sewer designs to Sections 38, 104 and 278, as well as private levels and drainage for residential, commercial and industrial developments. The ability to prepare engineering support for planning-such as Flood Risk Assessments, utilities assessments and site-viability reports-is important, as are strong project management skills, the capacity to handle multiple projects, excellent communication, commercial awareness and the confidence to build client relationships. A collaborative leadership style, with a commitment to mentoring and developing junior colleagues, will be central to success.

This position offers the opportunity to found and grow a Bristol-based civil engineering team within an established, well-resourced consultancy, combining the backing of a wider national network with genuine scope for long-term progression as the local operation scales.

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