Bristol
Engineering
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
13/05/2025
03/06/2025
Principal Engineer - Bristol
A specialist UK-based Engineering and Environmental Consultancy is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Principal Engineer to join their expanding team in Bristol. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior-level engineer looking to take on leadership, technical oversight, and project development responsibilities within a growing multidisciplinary consultancy.
Essential Criteria:
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Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field.
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Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) working in a UK-based consultancy environment.
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Proven track record delivering complex engineering projects from concept to completion.
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Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
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Strong client-facing ability with experience in project development and bid writing.
Desirable Criteria:
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Chartered status (CEng or equivalent) or actively working towards it.
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Sector knowledge across infrastructure, highways, drainage or structural engineering.
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Experience managing junior staff and leading cross-discipline project teams.
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Familiarity with industry-standard software (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, Revit, etc.).
The Role:
You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-profile engineering projects in the region. From technical design to client management and team mentoring, you will help shape the strategic direction of the engineering division in Bristol.
Responsibilities include:
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Leading multidisciplinary project teams and overseeing technical output.
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Maintaining and developing client relationships and securing repeat business.
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Providing strategic input to the development of the engineering division.
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Supporting and mentoring engineers and graduates through technical development and chartership pathways.
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Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and to a high technical standard.
This is a full-time, office-based role in Bristol, offering a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, pension, private medical insurance, and career advancement in a growing and respected organisation.
We have many more vacancies available on our website.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.