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Senior Civil Engineer
First Published: February 23, 2026
Location: Bristol.
The role involves leading and managing the Civil Engineering aspects of Appraisal, Planning and Detail Design of projects for housing, commercial and industrial developments.
This is a career position within a dynamic and skilled business, progression is assured for the right candidate.
Main Duties
- Pre-purchase feasibility studies and resolution of planning conditions including drainage feasibility and highways considerations.
- Flood risk assessments (flood modelling undertaken by in-house team).
- Detailed drawings and calculations to technical approval for adoptable highways and drainage to Building Control, NHBC, S278, S38, S104, etc.
- Preparation of 3D ground models for volume calculations, cut and fill exercises, vertical road profiles, etc.
- Liaise with clients and external agencies i.e. Environment Agency, Local Highway Authorities, Water Authorities, etc.
- Represent JNP Group at meetings, public exhibitions, planning committees and public inquiries when required, and undertake site inspections.
- Manage the team and control the programmed performance of projects.
- Ensure designs are coordinated with all disciplines, including client liaison.
- Support the training and professional development of team members.
- Exercise due care and diligence in all aspects of engineering design and detailing.
- Produce scope variations and request for additional fees.
- Input into fee proposals to enable a successful bid process.
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Technical Skills
- Working experience of FRAs, Suds and Pre-Planning Advice.
- Working experience of drainage and highway design and detailing to S38, S278 and S104 agreements.
- Working experience of MicroDrainage/Flow/Infodrainage, Tuflow (optional), HECRAS (optional).
- Working knowledge of industry specific guidance and regulations.
- Use of AutoCAD/Autodesk Civil 3D preferred but not essential.
- Working appreciation of highway and general structures.
- Use of Microsoft Office software packages i.e. Excel, Word, etc.
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Competencies
- Enthusiastic and personable attitude.
- Strong communication skills with clients and team members.
- Good planning and time management skills.
- Ability to manage own projects and teams within agreed time scales.
Training & Development
- You will be encouraged and given opportunities to work towards a professional qualification commensurate with your academic qualifications.
- Your development will set out in a career development plan agreed with your director and actioned though our structured appraisal process.
Education & Learning Experience
- Relevant experience and degree in an appropriate ‘built environment’ discipline and working towards membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers or similar learned society/professional body.
- However, applicants with HND/C or significant relevant experience also welcomed.
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