Civil Engineer

NSB Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £60,000

Attractive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A leading structural engineering consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a Civil Engineer at Consultant to Principal level. The role will involve producing designs for a variety of civil engineering projects, focusing on drainage design. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, strong communication skills, and proficiency in design software like AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Competitive salary of up to £60,000 and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with ICE or equivalent.
• Proven experience working in a design consultancy or engineering practice.

Responsibilities

• Produce civil engineering designs, calculations, and drawings.
• Undertake drainage, earthworks, and utilities designs.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and contract documents.

Skills

Civil Engineering design

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

Recruitment Expert for the Built Environment

We are seeking an experienced and driven Civil Engineer at Consultant to Principal level to join a well-established and growing structural engineering consultancy delivering a diverse range of projects across the UK.

Operating across multiple offices, including South Wales and London, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape infrastructure and drainage design work within a collaborative and dynamic team on a variety of civil engineering projects, with a particular focus on residential and industrial drainage design.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce civil engineering designs, calculations, and drawings in accordance with relevant standards and codes.
• Undertake drainage, earthworks, and utilities designs using software such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, and AutoCAD.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and contract documents.
• Liaise with clients, architects, other consultants, and external stakeholders.
• Support project management and ensure delivery to budget, programme, and quality standards.
• Assist in mentoring graduate engineers and technicians.
• Attend site visits, inspections, and design meetings as required.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with ICE or equivalent.
• Proven experience working in a design consultancy or engineering practice.
• Good knowledge of UK design standards.
• Proficient in design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage an advantage).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines across multiple projects.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £60,000, dependent on experience.
• Attractive benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid/home-based options).
• Opportunities for career progression in a growing consultancy with a strong project pipeline.

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