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Principal Civil Engineer – BristolSalary £50,000 - £55,000A key client of ours are looking to take on a Principal Engineer to join their busy civils team in their Bristol office. This person would be working closely with the Technical Director for the general running of the team.You would be working in a talented team of Graduates, Technicians, Senior and Principal Engineer to work on a range of development infrastructure projects -they are working on a nice mixture of residential, commercial and education projects.We require someone who has good, relevant industry experience on detailed design of highway, drainage and infrastructure using:AutoCAD, Microdrainage and Civil/Site3D, you’d also be managing clients and running your own/your teams projects.There are fantastic progression routes up the company, and his is somewhere where your career could really kick off. • Salary £50,000 - £55,000, • 25 days holiday, • Ideal central office location

Mechanical Design Engineer – Hydraulics / Heavy Machinery We are working with a well-established engineering manufacturer specialising in highly specialised, heavy-duty equipment used in demanding environments. Due to continued growth and investment, they are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong experience in hydraulic systems and mobile or industrial machinery. This is an opportunity to join a close-knit engineering team working on complex, bespoke products where reliability and performance are critical. The Role You will be responsible for the design and development of mechanical systems, with a particular focus on hydraulics and associated components. The role will involve working across the full product lifecycle, from concept through to production. Key responsibilities include: • Designing hydraulic systems and mechanical assemblies for heavy-duty equipment, • Producing detailed 3D models and engineering drawings, • Supporting prototype development, testing, and validation, • Collaborating with manufacturing and production teams, • Ensuring designs meet relevant industry and safety standards We are looking for engineers with a strong practical understanding of machinery used in demanding environments. You will ideally have: • Experience in hydraulic system design (essential), • Background in heavy machinery, off-highway vehicles, defence, or industrial equipment, • Proficiency with 3D CAD (e.g. SolidWorks, Inventor or similar), • Understanding of fabrication, welding, and mechanical assemblies, • Experience with mobile equipment or tracked/wheeled machinery, • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Relocation support available, • Opportunity to work on specialised, high-performance equipment, • Stable, long-term engineering environment with ongoing investment

Civil Engineer Bristol (phone number removed) £35,000 - £45,000 Exciting role with a multi-discipline, multi-office consultancy based out of their Bristol office. You’ll be joining a growing company with a great local reputation. We are looking for an engineer with circa 4-5 years’ experience to manage their own projects as well as offering support to junior members of the team. You will have client facing duties. The majority of workload will be drainage design (SuDS/SAB and foul) and highways work (S278/38 agreements) based on a variety of residential, commercial and industrial projects of varying size. They will need to have good experience in. Drainage design / (SuDS) SAB Highway design AutoCAD Microdrainage/ Causeway Flow Civils3D Report writing Liaising with clients and local authorities Ideally some experience in managing/mentoring graduates etc. In return we offer: £35,000 - £45,000 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 37.5-hour week Support and ICE mentoring for IEng/Chartership 5% pension Employee-owned dividend This is an exciting opportunity run your own projects, maintain client relationships and grow the team...

About the job National Highways is offering an exciting opportunity for a Principal Engineering Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer to join our South West Operations Geotechnical team. You'll work alongside the Geotechnical Engineering Team Manager to lead, inspire, and support a skilled team of engineers. Together, you'll tackle the complex challenges of managing geotechnical risks, setting priorities, and developing innovative early solutions for a wide range of geotechnical schemes. From earthworks and rock slopes to their interaction with drainage, structures, and other highway assets, you'll provide the specialist expertise and technical authority that underpins safe, resilient, and future-proof infrastructure. You'll also influence how we advance geotechnical asset management, ensuring schemes meet the highest standards while driving continual improvement across the sector. This is a hybrid position and can be based out of our Bristol or Exeter offices. You will be required to drive as part of your role and you will need to have a full driving license with no more than 3 points to be considered for this position and during employment Known internally as a Principal Geotechnical Engineer, you will: • Provide specialist technical expertise to identify risks and shape early solutions for renewals and improvement schemes, in line with agreed methodologies...

Job title: Highways Design Engineer Type: Contract Location: UK wide Salary: Dependent on experience, skills, and location An introduction to our unique company… Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies, and construction companies. We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. We’re a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard. This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We’re a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer. We have big ambitions for the future, and we’d love for you to be part of it. Your career with Waterman Aspen… You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Highways Design Engineer will see you as a key member of the London North team and you can expect: • A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills, • Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression, • Further exposure to your chosen industry - increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills, • The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer, • Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers, • Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice, • Regular social events and volunteering opportunities Experience required… • Design and construction experience in highways, • commercial awareness, • Working knowledge of Local Authority and national design standards and contracts, • Working knowledge of CDM (Construction Design Management) regulations, • Ability to contribute to engineering projects with values exceeding £1m from initiation through to completion with support of a senior engineer., • Computer literate particularly Microsoft Excel and Word, • Experience of the NEC suite of contract documents, • Knowledge of highway design guidance and standards including DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20, TSRGD, MCHW and other relevant codes of practice and design standards, • Ability to compile specifications and Bills of Quantities (BoQ), • Proficient in AutoCAD (Civil 3D experience would be advantageous) Essential: • Educated to HND or degree level in civil engineering BEng/Meng (or equivalent), • Hold or be working towards an appropriate professional qualification (IEng / CEng etc).

Civil Engineer - Highways, Drainage & Development Infrastructure Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position. Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available) Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 + Benefits Type: Full-Time | Permanent Civil Engineer - Bristol Are you a Civil Engineer with experience in highways, drainage or development infrastructure design looking to take the next step in your career? An established and highly regarded development infrastructure consultancy is looking to appoint a Civil Engineer into its growing Bristol office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with a background in infrastructure design to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team working on a wide range of residential, commercial and public sector projects across the UK. This role would suit someone who enjoys technical design work, wants exposure to varied development schemes, and is looking to continue building their experience in a supportive environment with strong progression opportunities. The Opportunity You'll be joining a people-focused consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable development infrastructure solutions. Working as part of an experienced and supportive team, you'll be involved in the design and coordination of highways, drainage and earthworks packages across a broad range of development projects, gaining exposure to schemes from early concept through to detailed design and approvals. Projects are varied and can include: • Residential developments and housing schemes, • Commercial and mixed-use developments, • Retail and logistics projects, • Education facilities, • Public realm and regeneration schemes, • Utility and infrastructure upgrades, • Major public sector developments This is a great opportunity for someone looking to strengthen their technical capability, broaden their project exposure, and progress within a well-established consultancy. The Role As a Civil Engineer, you'll support the design and delivery of development infrastructure projects across a range of sectors. Responsibilities will include: • Assisting with the design and delivery of highways and drainage infrastructure for development schemes, • Producing highway designs (S38 / S278) at preliminary and detailed design stages, • Supporting the delivery of drainage designs (S104 / S98) including:, • Surface water drainage, • Foul drainage, • SuDS design, • Flow control and attenuation / balancing solutions, • Foul pumping stations, • Assisting with earthworks and site level design, • Working closely with planners, architects, external consultants, and approving authorities, • Supporting project delivery from feasibility through to detailed design and approvals, • Producing technical drawings, calculations, and design documentation To be considered, you should have: • Experience in civil infrastructure design, ideally within highways and/or drainage, • A background working on UK development infrastructure projects, • Good working knowledge of relevant design standards and approval processes, • Experience using software such as:, • Civil 3D, • MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage, • Causeway Flow, • PDS, • Experience contributing to designs for residential, commercial or mixed-use developments, • A BEng / MEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent relevant experience), • Salary of £30,000 - £45,000 depending on experience, • Hybrid working and flexibility, • Competitive benefits package, • Regular salary reviews, • Generous annual leave, • Clear career progression pathway, • Structured Chartership support, • A friendly, collaborative and modern working environment This is a brilliant opportunity for a Civil Engineer looking to join a respected consultancy where they can continue to develop their technical skills, work on high-quality projects, and progress their career within a supportive team. If you're looking for a role that offers varied project exposure, strong mentorship, and long-term development, apply direct or contact Michael from Aldwych Consulting on 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. xrnqpay Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for an Associate Highway Engineer to join their Liveable Places team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage diverse projects from concept to delivery, including public realm and traffic engineering. Candidates should possess a civil engine

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking Drainage Engineers at all grades for transportation infrastructure projects, focusing on highways, rail, and aviation.

A leading engineering firm in Bristol seeks a Senior Drainage Engineer to manage design and delivery of projects on the Highways account. This position involves leading a team to develop technically sound engineering solutions, with a focus on drainage design using Causeway Flow. The ideal candidate

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Structures Manager The Role We are seeking an experienced Structures Manager to lead the management, maintenance and strategic development of a diverse highway and open space structures portfolio. This includes bridges, retaining walls, culverts, road restraint systems, geotechnical assets and other critical infrastructure. This is a senior leadership role within a highways and infrastructure environment, with responsibility for ensuring the safety, resilience and long-term sustainability of the network. You will set strategy and policy for structures assets, provide expert technical advice across the business, and play a key role in shaping major infrastructure and transport improvement programmes. You will also take responsibility for the financial management of structures capital programmes of up to £3m per annum, contributing to the successful delivery of wider infrastructure investment programmes valued in excess of £150m. Key Responsibilities ·Lead, manage and develop a team of senior engineers, engineers and technicians, providing clear technical direction and leadership ·Provide multi-disciplinary technical advice on major infrastructure and development projects involving structures and geotechnical assets ·Oversee inspection, maintenance and improvement programmes for all highway and open space structures ·Manage and protect infrastructure assets, ensuring compliance with national standards, codes of practice and health & safety legislation ·Develop, plan and deliver capital and revenue programmes, including full budget ownership and financial control ·Manage contractors, consultants and external stakeholders, overseeing both routine works and complex one-off projects ·Lead strategic asset management and lifecycle planning for structures and geotechnical assets ·Act as Technical Approval Authority for structures-related approvals ·Represent the organisation at regional and national forums where required About You ·Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering ·Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (ICE or IStructE) ·Management qualification at NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent), with proven leadership experience ·Strong technical knowledge of highway structures, inspection regimes and maintenance practices ·Proven experience managing significant capital and revenue budgets ·High level of commercial awareness and project management expertise ·Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level ·Experience using specialist structural design and assessment software ·Familiarity with asset management systems such as AMX, including system development and optimisation For a full description and further information on the role, please call Jason Kohle at Carrington West on (phone number removed). FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jason at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent please email

Civil Engineer Location: Bristol Department: Infrastructure / Civil Engineering Job Type: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Opportunity for a Civil Engineer to join a growing team in Bristol An exciting opportunity is available for a Civil Engineer to join a growing, multidisciplinary consultancy based in their Bristol office. You'll become part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team working on projects that have a genuine impact on the built environment. This consultancy is driven by a people-first philosophy, focused on investing in its staff, fostering strong client partnerships and delivering high-quality engineering solutions. Wellbeing, professional development and teamwork sit at the heart of the culture, with a clear emphasis on enabling people to thrive while enjoying the work they do. Their Bristol office provides an exceptional place to work. Set within a striking double-height studio with mezzanine space, the office is filled with natural light and features modern kitchen, dining and meeting areas. Based in central Bristol, the team of around 20 professionals spans civil engineering, transport planning, water environment and business services, creating a highly sociable and collaborative working environment. What you'll be doing Preparing drainage strategies and engineering reports to support planning applications Producing technical drawings including sketch and preliminary highway designs, drainage and external works layouts Delivering ground modelling and S104, S278 and S38 designs through to technical approval Mentoring and supporting junior team members Liaising with clients, stakeholders and external project teams Undertaking site visits when required Obtaining third-party information such as utility searches and background drawings Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary design team This is primarily a desk-based role with occasional site visits, offering a strong balance of technical delivery and team collaboration. What you'll bring Experience in civil / development infrastructure design Ability to prepare drainage strategies, engineering reports and technical drawings Knowledge of S104, S278 and S38 processes Strong communication and organisational skills A collaborative, proactive approach to project delivery Rewarding you Competitive salary, dependent on experience Industry-leading annual leave package: 25 days annual leave Your birthday off Christmas to New Year closure Additional day for every three years' service (up to five extra days) 4% employer pension contribution Life assurance Comprehensive wellbeing package including Cycle to Work scheme, paid charity days, Employee Assistance Programme and regular company social events throughout the year Being inclusive The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Diverse teams are recognised as strong teams, and flexibility or adjustments are supported to ensure everyone can perform at their best. If you are a Civil Engineer looking to make the next step in your career, do not hesistate to get in touch. Michael Finch (phone number removed) 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. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Principal Operational Highway Engineer Overview: Our client in the North East is seeking an experienced Principal Highways Engineer to lead the operational delivery of highways maintenance and civil engineering services. Key Responsibilities: ·Lead the operational delivery of highways and

Highway Engineer Overview: My client in the North East is seeking an Highway Engineer to provide technical leadership across a varied programme of highway schemes. Requirements: ·Proven experience as a Highway Engineer with strong design expertise. High proficiency in AutoCAD for producing

A progressive local authority is seeking a Highway Engineer to play a crucial role in delivering highway schemes from concept to completion.

SLR have a fantastic new opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer with demonstrable consultancy experience of S278 in a general infrastructure background to join our collaborative and growing Transport Engineering team. We are looking for an Engineer with consulting experience around the design and m

Ideally, we are ideally looking for an all-rounder, comfortable with highway design and willing to learn some drainage design, encompassing projects both within the public highway and on-site. Senior Civil/Highways Engineer. Section 278 / 38 Highway Designs.

Our client, a leading firm in the highways sector, is currently seeking a Highway Design Engineer to join their innovative team. If you are an experienced Highway Design Engineer looking for a role that supports your professional growth and offers exciting project opportunities, we look forward to h

A leading consulting firm in the UK seeks a Senior or Principal Engineer to lead the delivery of highways solutions and enhance community infrastructure. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering or related field, with significant experience in highways or transport planning.

WSP seeks enthusiastic engineers at various grades for its Roads team in Bristol. Responsibilities include leading highway consultancy services, managing client relationships, and delivering projects from design to construction. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in highway design, relevan

Our focus is on highway safety, and this encompasses both Highway and Traffic Engineering ensuring our roads are efficiently designed, managed, remain safe and meet legal standards. These posts are an opportunity to be at the heart of shaping the strength and safety of the highway environment in Cal

A local authority in Greater London is looking for a Senior Engineer to manage the design team and deliver various highway and transportation projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical highway design skills and experience in local authority settings, contributing effectively to comm

The role will offer an interesting and varied workload – from major strategic highways projects such as Smart Motorways through to a diverse range of small and medium local authority highways infrastructure improvement schemes. Manage graduate engineers and technicians to deliver work packages coo

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Engineer to join their Structural and Geotechnical Engineering Team. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree, experience in inspection and design of highway structures, and familiarity with key design software. This role f

A progressive local authority in Greater London is seeking a motivated Senior Engineer to manage design teams and deliver highway schemes. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in highway design, alongside experience working within a local authority.

A local government agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an Engineer for Asset Management to ensure continued funding and effective planning of infrastructure projects. The role involves analyzing highway conditions, making data-driven recommendations, and exploring innovative maintenance solution

A local authority organization in the East Midlands seeks a Group Engineer to help shape future highway services by developing procurement strategies and overseeing high-value contracts.

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Highway Engineer to join its Transport Engineering team.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Site Engineer specializing in Civil/Highway projects across the UK.

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a proactive Highway Design Engineer to produce innovative designs for various infrastructure projects. This role requires a strong technical background in highway and drainage design, proficiency in software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and a minimum

Joining Waterman Aspen as a Highway Engineer will see you as a key member of the North East team and you can expect:. Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, experience in highway design, and proficiency in software such as AutoCAD and Civil3D. A leading engineering and professional services firm in London is seeking a Civil Engineer to join their Roads business. The role involves preparing design

The Design team includes a range of grades from Team Lead, Principal Engineer, Senior, Engineer, Graduate, Technician and Apprentices. To support the Principal Engineer to manage the design team and deliver a range of highway and transportation schemes. Working in a supportive environment, you'll be

A leading engineering consultancy seeks an experienced Highway Design Engineer for a contract role based in Bournemouth. The position involves designing and implementing highway improvement projects, supporting the Capital Highways Improvements Programme, and ensuring compliance with relevant standa

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Highway Engineer to tackle exciting projects in North London. You will be responsible for developing and implementing highway schemes while ensuring the maintenance of critical infrastructure. If you're ready for a new challenge and have a passion

The Highway Management team forms part of the wider Highway Management Group, which also delivers Sustainable Travel, Parking and Enforcement, Urban Traffic Control, and Highway Permitting services—helping us maintain one of the best-performing highway networks in the country. HNC) or above in Eng

A leading engineering firm is looking for an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to lead the South West regional SDF framework in the highways sector. This role requires technical expertise in geotechnical engineering along with good commercial awareness.

Our client is currently seeking experienced Highway Design Engineers to join their team on a contract basis. Working within the Highways team, you will be supporting the Capital Highways Improvements Programme in Bournemouth, with a particular focus on Safer Routes to School, the Bus Service Improve

A local government authority in Lancashire is seeking a Senior Highway Design Engineer with drainage expertise to lead various infrastructure projects. The role involves supervising drainage designs, producing essential assessments, and mentoring engineering staff, all while directly contributing to

The successful candidate will handle highways and property damage claims, requiring a Civil Engineering degree and relevant industry experience. A recruitment agency seeks a Graduate Civil Engineering Claims Handler in Northamptonshire.

Suitable candidates should possess a degree in Civil Engineering, along with over 5 years of experience in a consultancy environment and proficiency in relevant engineering software. A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer in London or Bristol. This full-tim

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to oversee key maintenance projects in Bournemouth. Candidates should have extensive experience in highway engineering, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a strong track record of project delivery. This role i

A leading infrastructure design consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the technical delivery of highways and drainage designs. Key qualifications include strong experience in highways design, proficiency in design software, and excellent communication skills.

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Highway Engineer (Asset Management) to join their team in Bournemouth. Experience in maintenance and highway engineering. If you have the relevant skills and experience in highway engineering and are ready for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.