Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Civil Engineer in Cardiff to join a respected consultancy delivering drainage and infrastructure design across private and public sectors. You will contribute to detailed drainage designs, support Section 38/278/104 approvals, and collaborate with clients and authorities.

The role offers hybrid working, clear progression, structured training and exposure to a variety of schemes with regular pay reviews and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Four to five years' experience in drainage and highways design.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, PDS or Civil 3D, and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage.
• Strong numeracy and communication skills; proficient in Word and Excel.
• Desire to progress with professional development.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed designs for private and adoptable drainage systems.
• Prepare highways design for Section 38 and Section 278 technical approval.
• Deliver drainage strategies and detailed S104 submissions.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, utility providers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support senior engineers and directors across project delivery and approvals.
• Contribute to reports, calculations, design statements and technical documentation.
• Use AutoCAD, PDS or Civil 3D, and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage to produce accurate design outputs.
• Assist with project planning, coordination and quality assurance processes.

Skills

AutoCAD

PDS or Civil 3D

MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Organised approach

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PDS

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Job description

Civil Engineer

Location: Cardiff

Salary: Up to £50,000 plus benefits

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Civil Engineer to join a respected consultancy in Cardiff working across a wide range of drainage and infrastructure design projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical detail, client contact and the chance to take on growing levels of responsibility within a supportive and collaborative team.

The Opportunity

As a Civil Engineer, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality development infrastructure schemes for both private and public sector clients. You will prepare detailed drainage designs, support the delivery of Section 38, Section 278 and Section 104 approvals and work closely with clients, local authorities and internal design teams. This consultancy offers genuine progression, structured training and the chance to develop quickly through exposure to varied and interesting work.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed designs for private and adoptable drainage systems.
• Prepare highways design for Section 38 and Section 278 technical approval.
• Deliver drainage strategies and detailed S104 submissions.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, utility providers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support senior engineers and directors across project delivery and approvals.
• Contribute to reports, calculations, design statements and technical documentation.
• Use AutoCAD, PDS or Civil 3D, and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage to produce accurate design outputs.
• Assist with project planning, coordination and quality assurance processes.

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Four to five years' experience in drainage and highways design.
• Skilled user of AutoCAD, PDS or Civil 3D, and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage.
• Strong numeracy, verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.
• Creative problem solver with strong attention to detail and an organised approach.
• Keen to progress your career with support toward professional development.

Why This Role?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking civil engineering team offering hybrid working, flexible benefits and a strong focus on training and career progression. You will work on a variety of interesting schemes, receive regular pay reviews and enjoy a positive working culture that values initiative, collaboration and professional growth. With tailored benefits and ongoing support, this role provides an excellent platform to develop your career as a Civil Engineer.