Principal Civil Engineer

Description and requirements

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the Infrastructure OU in where our Infrastructure team brings design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide – combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.

Skanska Technology Limited (STL) is an expanding in‑house engineering design consultancy supporting projects across the water, heavy industrial, power and design and build sectors. Based in our Bridgend office, you’ll join a flexible team and work across multiple sectors to support exciting projects.

We are currently looking for a Principal Civil Engineer who will develop and showcase their technical experience and skills by joining the growing STL Design team.

• Sound approach to the application of engineering practice and enabling exploitation of new and advancing technology and continuous improvement. Plan for effective project implementation.
• Preparation of outline & detailed design in accordance with the relevant design standards, including design calculations, reports, drawings and other deliverables.
• Manage the planning, direction and control of tasks, people and resources to deliver successful projects to agreed time and cost expectations.
• Prepare and control project budgets and have a high level of commercial and contractual understanding.
• Lead teams and develop staff to meet technical and managerial needs.
• Working collaboratively with clients, contractors and the supply chain to understand and develop project objectives.

• Experience of BIM led design, and ability to use common structural design software tools such as STAAD Pro, FEM Analysis and Design or Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or suitable alternative qualification.
• Good working knowledge, understanding and experience of the applicable Eurocodes, UK Industry Codes of Practice and ability to mentor and manage others.
• Willingness to work in other UK offices, sites and clients’ facilities for short term assignments by agreement.
• UK/EEC driving licence.

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Professional development
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high‑performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at  or call  – Option 5 & 1.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.