Associate Civil Engineer

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £60k-£70k per year

24 days annual leave

7% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

Strategic growth opportunity

Career progression

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd in Cardiff is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer to join an award-winning consultancy and drive the Civils/Infrastructure/Drainage team. You will lead design, manage projects, mentor staff and support business development.

Role requires expertise in civil infrastructure, drainage, S278/S38/S104, and stakeholder liaison with strong client relationships and leadership abilities. Excellent technical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in civil engineering and drainage design, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of potable, surface water and foul water design and/or construction.
• Proficiency in infrastructure design and modelling software, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage.
• Strong understanding of statutory approvals and adoption processes, including S278, S38, S104 and S106.
• Experience with SuDS design and approval processes.
• Proven experience managing projects, coordinating design teams and maintaining client relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience in fee proposals, project budgets and resource management.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Chartered status with ICE or CIWEM, or working towards professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and delivery of civil infrastructure and drainage schemes using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage.
• Overseeing a diverse portfolio of commercial, battery energy storage, water and renewable energy projects.
• Mentoring Graduate Engineers, Technicians and other junior members of the team.
• Managing project delivery, resources, budgets and technical quality to ensure successful outcomes.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to engineers within the Civils and Drainage team.
• Reviewing and approving infrastructure designs, drainage strategies and technical drawings.
• Overseeing Section Agreements, including S278, S38 and S104, and liaising with relevant approving authorities.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities, water companies and other stakeholders.
• Supporting business development activities, identifying new opportunities and contributing to the growth of the consultancy.
• Playing an active role in team development, mentoring colleagues and supporting recruitment and succession planning.

Skills

Civil engineering

Drainage design

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

SuDS design

Project leadership

Client management

Budget management

Stakeholder liaison

Chartered ICE/CIWEM

Professional accreditation

Fee proposals

Infrastructure design

Adoption processes

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Associate Civil Engineer

£60,000 – £70,000

Cardiff

A progressive, award-winning consultancy based in Cardiff is looking to appoint an Associate Civil Engineer to support the continued growth and management of its Civils/Infrastructure/Drainage team. With a strong reputation and an expanding portfolio of work, the practice delivers a diverse range of commercial, industrial, water and renewable energy projects across South Wales and beyond.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer to take on a senior leadership role within an established consultancy, combining technical expertise with project leadership, client management and business development. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving the team forward, maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to the continued success of the business.

The role:

• Leading the design and delivery of civil infrastructure and drainage schemes using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage
• Overseeing a diverse portfolio of commercial, battery energy storage, water and renewable energy projects
• Mentoring Graduate Engineers, Technicians and other junior members of the team
• Managing project delivery, resources, budgets and technical quality to ensure successful outcomes
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to engineers within the Civils and Drainage team
• Reviewing and approving infrastructure designs, drainage strategies and technical drawings
• Overseeing Section Agreements, including S278, S38 and S104, and liaising with relevant approving authorities
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities, water companies and other stakeholders
• Supporting business development activities, identifying new opportunities and contributing to the growth of the consultancy
• Playing an active role in team development, mentoring colleagues and supporting recruitment and succession planning

Skills required:

• Extensive experience in civil engineering and drainage design, ideally within a consultancy environment
• Strong technical knowledge of potable, surface water and foul water design and/or construction
• Proficiency in infrastructure design and modelling software, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage
• A strong understanding of statutory approvals and adoption processes, including S278, S38, S104 and S106
• Experience with SuDS design and approval processes
• Proven experience managing projects, coordinating design teams and maintaining client relationships
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience in fee proposals, project budgets and resource management
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Chartered status with ICE or CIWEM, or working towards professional accreditation, would be advantageous

What’s on offer:

• £60,000 – £70,000 salary, depending on experience
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Opportunities to influence the strategic direction and growth of the business
• A supportive working environment with clear long-term career progression

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy in a senior leadership capacity, taking ownership of key projects, developing client relationships and helping shape the future of a growing Civils and Drainage team.