Director - Civil Engineering in Bristol - RGB Recruitment

For more information on this Civil Engineering Director vacancy, please reach out to Jason Johns at RGB Recruitment

Are you a Civil Engineer with ambitions of leading your own business?

We have an exciting and unique opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer who is ready to take the next step into business ownership. This role involves establishing and developing a new civil engineering office in Bristol, driving business growth, and building a high-performing team with the backing of a well-established parent company. You’ll enjoy the freedom to shape and grow the business as you see fit, with direct rewards through equity shares and profit share.

At the outset, you’ll focus on developing client relationships, securing new projects, and ensuring the successful delivery of schemes, while building and leading your own team.

Who are we looking for?

• A highly regarded Civil Engineer with strong local contacts and industry reputation.
• Someone well-connected with developers, contractors, local authorities, and project managers.
• Outgoing, entrepreneurial, and comfortable representing the company at the highest levels.
• A background in infrastructure, highways, or drainage design with proven business acumen.
• Demonstrable experience in business development and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and growing a successful civil engineering team.
• Leading the delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Driving business development and securing new work.
• Managing and nurturing client relationships.
• Overseeing recruitment, mentoring, and team development.
• Inputting into strategic business decisions and office leadership.
• Managing financial performance, including profit and loss.
• Representing the business at industry and networking events.

The Company
A respected, multidisciplinary consultancy with a long history of success, offering services across a wide range of sectors. With offices nationwide, they are renowned for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions and maintaining long-standing client relationships.

Projects span up to £200m in value and include:

• Major infrastructure and highways schemes
• Residential and mixed-use developments
• Healthcare and education campuses
• Commercial and industrial sites
• Large-scale regeneration projects

On Offer

• A salary in the region of £90,000 per annum plus package
• Equity shares and profit share opportunities
• The freedom to lead and grow your own enterprise
• A genuine path to co-ownership and regional leadership as part of a wider succession plan