Associate Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private medical cover

Pension

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Cardiff is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer to lead civil design across development projects and to mentor the team. The role focuses on infrastructure, drainage and external works with client-facing responsibilities and strong leadership expectations.

The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified in civil engineering, chartered or pursuing chartership, with experience in SAB processes and tools such as Civil 3D, InfoDrainage and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering
• Chartered or working towards Chartership
• Strong experience in civil design for development projects
• Knowledge of SAB processes and local approvals
• Experience with Civil 3D, InfoDrainage and AutoCAD

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of civil design across development projects
• Oversee drainage, infrastructure and external works design
• Manage project resourcing, programme and commercial performance
• Build and maintain client relationships and support business development
• Mentor engineers and technicians and support team growth
• Ensure compliance with quality, health and safety and technical standards

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client-facing

Project delivery

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered or working towards Chartership

Tools

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Associate Civil Engineer

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000

Are you an Associate Civil Engineer looking to step into a leadership role within a growing civil engineering team in Cardiff? This Associate Civil Engineer opportunity offers real influence over project delivery, team development and business growth within a well-established consultancy.

A leading consultancy is strengthening its Cardiff team following continued growth across education, data centres and wider development schemes. As an Associate Civil Engineer, you will join an established civil and structural team delivering civil engineering design across a varied project portfolio in Wales and beyond. The role offers strong exposure to infrastructure, drainage and external works design, alongside clear progression and leadership responsibility.

The Associate Civil Engineer will take ownership of project delivery while supporting team leadership, client development and commercial performance. This Associate Civil Engineer role suits someone who enjoys leading teams, managing clients and influencing project outcomes within a collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of civil design across development projects
• Oversee drainage, infrastructure and external works design
• Manage project resourcing, programme and commercial performance
• Build and maintain client relationships and support business development
• Mentor engineers and technicians and support team growth
• Ensure compliance with quality, health and safety and technical standards

Candidate requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering
• Chartered or working towards Chartership
• Strong experience in civil design for development projects
• Knowledge of SAB processes and local approvals
• Experience with Civil 3D, InfoDrainage and AutoCAD
• Strong leadership, communication and client-facing skills

Why apply

This Associate Civil Engineer role offers the opportunity to join a growing civil engineering team within a major consultancy, with varied project exposure and clear strategic importance. The salary for this Associate Civil Engineer position is £60,000 - £75,000, alongside flexible working, private medical cover, pension and strong professional development support.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.