Principal Engineer

I'm currently working with a well-established engineering and transport planning consultancy that provides infrastructure design and development planning advice across a broad range of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments throughout the UK.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Principal Engineer to join their Cardiff team. This is a key position within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of projects, support the development of junior engineers, and play an active role in client relationships and business development.

The Role

You'll be involved in the delivery of a wide range of development infrastructure projects, providing technical input across:

Highways and access design
Drainage and infrastructure design
Flood Risk Assessments
Drainage Strategies
Development planning support
Client liaison and stakeholder engagement
Technical review and mentoring of junior engineers

This role offers genuine scope to influence projects from initial planning stages through to detailed design while working alongside experienced transport and infrastructure professionals.

About You

To be considered, you'll ideally have:

A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Chartered status or be working towards chartership
Strong experience delivering highways and drainage infrastructure schemes
Knowledge of UK development planning processes and infrastructure design standards
Experience preparing or reviewing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies
Excellent report writing and communication skills
Experience mentoring or overseeing junior engineers

Experience with industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Site3D and drainage modelling packages would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of development projects
Clear route for career progression
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Competitive salary and benefits package
Chance to play a significant role in the future growth of the business
If you're a Senior or Principal Engineer looking for your next challenge in Cardiff and would like to discuss the opportunity in confidence, I'd be happy to have a conversation.

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