Civil Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Senior Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team in Bridgend. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead and mentor a team while working on innovative engineering projects across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering design, excellent leadership skills, and experience with BIM tools. With a competitive salary and a hybrid working environment, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Support for corporate membership

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification required.
• Strong leadership and people management skills essential.
• Experience with Eurocodes and UK Industry Codes of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to design and problem-solving.
• Prepare detailed designs and produce structured calculations.
• Mentor Engineers and coordinate team activities for project delivery.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Civil Engineering Design

Problem-Solving

BIM-led Design Tools

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Membership (or working towards)

Tools

STAAD Pro

FEM Analysis

Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer (Design)

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Bridgend, South Wales

Type: Permanent | Hybrid

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Civil Engineer to join their in-house engineering design consultancy. You will be responsible for the technical delivery of a small portfolio of projects or sections of larger projects, reporting to a Senior Project Engineer. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop and showcase your expertise in civil engineering design across multiple sectors.

About Our Client:

Our client is a well-established and growing in-house engineering consultancy, providing expertise to a range of operating units. They have a strong presence in the water, heavy industrial, power, and design & build industries, working on innovative and complex projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical:

Apply sound engineering principles to design and problem-solving.

Prepare outline & detailed designs in accordance with relevant standards.

Produce clear and structured design calculations, reports, and drawings.

Utilise BIM-led design tools such as STAAD Pro, FEM Analysis, and Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis.

People Management:

Mentor and train Engineers, Graduate Engineers, and Technicians.

Coordinate team activities for timely project delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate with clients, contractors, and supply chain partners.

Build and maintain strong customer relationships.

What Our Client is Looking For:

Essential:

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Experience applying Eurocodes and UK Industry Codes of Practice.

Willingness to travel for short-term assignments.

Ability to attend site visits and provide buildable solutions within tight deadlines.

UK/EEC driving licence.

Desired:

Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (or working towards).

Strong technical design experience on multi-disciplinary projects.

What Our Client Offers:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Hybrid working environment.

Opportunities for professional development and training.

Support in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Collaborative and dynamic work culture.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS.