Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer

Cardiff

£60,000 - £65,000

A medium-sized, multi-discipline civil engineering firm is looking to find an experienced Principal Engineer with exposure to highways and drainage.

This is a senior opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer who wants to take charge of the technical delivery of a varied project portfolio, setting the standard for engineering quality while playing a real part in the commercial success of the business.

Reporting directly to the Civil Engineering Director, you’ll oversee the technical delivery of a portfolio of projects, ensuring the engineering is accurate and of the highest quality. You’ll also take responsibility for design quality management and the commercial performance of your projects.

You’ll stay hands-on, producing technical design work and reports yourself, while supporting and developing the engineers in your design team and building strong, engaging relationships with clients.

• Private and social housing
• Care homes
• Renewable energy, notably wind farms
• Industrial and commercial developments
• Remediation
• Rail

• Around eight years’ post-graduate experience, with a track record of taking design responsibility for projects
• Chartered status is likely, though candidates with comparable experience and expertise are welcome
• Strong competence in drainage, highways and civil infrastructure design
• Familiarity with adoption procedures for highway authorities and water utilities
• Working knowledge of Micro Drainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Microsoft Office (desirable)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An empathetic, supportive approach to leading a team, and confidence with clients
• Current UK driving licence
• Client management and marketing aptitude, and Welsh language skills, would be welcomed but are not essential

• A competitive salary, matched to your experience
• A clear route to Associate and potentially Director level, with no obligation to follow it
• Annual bonuses so you share in the company’s success
• Generous leave allowance
• An above-standard pension, plus free access to a financial adviser
• Free private health insurance for you and your family, including children up to 25
• Free travel insurance for you and your immediate family
• Professional membership fees paid, with ICE mentor accreditation and mentoring for other professional bodies
• Funded training and time off to attend courses
• Flexible working
• Modern open-plan offices with free parking and excellent road links
• Cycle-to-work scheme, childcare vouchers, free eye tests and Gympass
• A friendly culture with company-funded team outings, a Christmas meal for staff and partners, and unlimited fresh fruit, drinks and snacks in the office