Senior Engineer - Bristol
Tetra Tech Europe
Date: 6 hours ago
City: Bristol
Contract type: Full time

Our Bristol office is expanding, and we’re on the hunt for a Senior Civil Engineer eager to drive innovation and excellence in engineering.
About Our Team
Step into a vibrant, multi-disciplinary environment where civil engineers collaborate closely with structural engineers, project managers, planners, geo-environmental experts, ecologists, and architects. Together, we’re tackling landmark projects like the Palace of Westminster, Plymouth Station, and Havant Thicket Reservoir, as well as confidential projects in defence.
About You
You are a passionate Senior Civil Engineer, eager to lead and inspire. Your expertise is pivotal in delivering outstanding projects that exceed client expectations. Working alongside a brilliant team, you’ll dive into both outline and detailed designs, championing technical excellence. You’ll mentor and develop our junior engineers, nurturing the future leaders of our industry.
Your Impact
Lead the technical delivery of projects, setting high standards and providing innovative solutions.
Coordinate with disciplines and client teams, fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
Prepare compelling technical submissions that secure approval and gain stakeholder confidence.
Guide and inspire junior team members, from graduates to apprentices, shaping their growth.
Engage actively in client and design team meetings, voicing expert insights.
Commit to your professional growth with ongoing training, moving towards becoming a industry expert.
Champion health, safety, environmental, and quality standards at every turn.
What You Bring
Proven strength in technical design across multi-disciplinary projects.
Expertise in development infrastructure, including drainage, highways, site layout, and design.
Expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Infodrainage, ready to share your knowledge widely.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to connect and collaborate across teams.
Independence balanced with a team spirit, always sharing best practices.
Deep understanding of CDM regulations.
A proactive mindset with a passion for client relationships and business growth.
A drive to support developing engineers while advancing your own career.
Your Credentials
Preferably degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related field, with postgraduate qualifications a plus.
Chartered or working towards chartered or incorporated status.
Affiliated or progressing towards membership with professional bodies such as ICE, CIWEM, or IHT.
If you’re ready to bring your enthusiasm and expertise to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, we want to hear from you.
Join us in shaping the future of civil engineering in Bristol and beyond!
Why Tetra Tech?
With over 30,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. We are proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.
At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits.
For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratecheurope.com .
Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.
We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.
We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.
About Our Team
Step into a vibrant, multi-disciplinary environment where civil engineers collaborate closely with structural engineers, project managers, planners, geo-environmental experts, ecologists, and architects. Together, we’re tackling landmark projects like the Palace of Westminster, Plymouth Station, and Havant Thicket Reservoir, as well as confidential projects in defence.
About You
You are a passionate Senior Civil Engineer, eager to lead and inspire. Your expertise is pivotal in delivering outstanding projects that exceed client expectations. Working alongside a brilliant team, you’ll dive into both outline and detailed designs, championing technical excellence. You’ll mentor and develop our junior engineers, nurturing the future leaders of our industry.
Your Impact
Lead the technical delivery of projects, setting high standards and providing innovative solutions.
Coordinate with disciplines and client teams, fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
Prepare compelling technical submissions that secure approval and gain stakeholder confidence.
Guide and inspire junior team members, from graduates to apprentices, shaping their growth.
Engage actively in client and design team meetings, voicing expert insights.
Commit to your professional growth with ongoing training, moving towards becoming a industry expert.
Champion health, safety, environmental, and quality standards at every turn.
What You Bring
Proven strength in technical design across multi-disciplinary projects.
Expertise in development infrastructure, including drainage, highways, site layout, and design.
Expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Infodrainage, ready to share your knowledge widely.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to connect and collaborate across teams.
Independence balanced with a team spirit, always sharing best practices.
Deep understanding of CDM regulations.
A proactive mindset with a passion for client relationships and business growth.
A drive to support developing engineers while advancing your own career.
Your Credentials
Preferably degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related field, with postgraduate qualifications a plus.
Chartered or working towards chartered or incorporated status.
Affiliated or progressing towards membership with professional bodies such as ICE, CIWEM, or IHT.
If you’re ready to bring your enthusiasm and expertise to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, we want to hear from you.
Join us in shaping the future of civil engineering in Bristol and beyond!
Why Tetra Tech?
With over 30,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. We are proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.
At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits.
For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratecheurope.com .
Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.
We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.
We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.
How to apply
To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.
Post a resumeSimilar jobs
Complex Paralegal - Property, Risk and Coverage
Keoghs,
Bristol
2 weeks ago
Department: LegalLocation: BristolDescriptionKeoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and can rightly claim to be amongst the most dynamic in its sector. We now have a number of exciting opportunities to join our Property Risks and Coverage Large & Complex Loss team. These roles are based in our Bristol office. Flexible working is encouraged...

Architectural Technician
Etex,
Bristol
2 weeks ago
At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful...

Retail Manager
Listers Group,
Bristol
3 weeks ago
Job Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Retail Manager to join our Toyota Dealership in Bristol, Brislington. The hours of work are Monday to Saturday, with a day off in the week and working 10am to 4pm on Sundays on a rota basis.Within each of our dealerships we have specialists who can guide and offer customers comprehensive support in...
