Civil Engineer

Zodiac Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Civil Engineer for a permanent position in the Cardiff area. The role involves working within a new infrastructure team that supports major residential developers. Candidates should have significant experience, strong technical skills in MicroDrainage and AutoCAD, and a drive for professional development. Responsibilities include guiding junior team members, developing drainage strategies, and producing essential planning documents for projects ranging from small to large scale.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Significant post-graduate (or equivalent) experience.
• Experience in pre-planning and planning stage projects.
• Understanding of detail design and technical approval.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support junior members of the team.
• Develop Concept and Detailed Drainage Strategies.
• Produce Planning Documents such as Flood Risk Assessments.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Technical design

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Job description

Role: Civil Engineer

Location: Cardiff area

Salary: £35k-£45k plus benefits

REF: MB842

We’re recruiting, on behalf of our client, for a Civil Engineer within a new infrastructure team based in the Cardiff area. This new permanent role, in a team of drainage, highways and development infrastructure specialists, will support their expanding client base of predominantly large residential developers.

The company delivers a broad range of infrastructure projects, from initial feasibility stage, through planning and detail design, to the construction stage. Typically, their projects range from around 50 units, up to several thousand dwellings.

Candidate Qualifications

• Significant post‑graduate (or equivalent) experience
• Experience in pre‑planning and planning stage projects, as well as a good understanding of detail design and technical approval (S104, S38, S278, etc)
• Skilled in MicroDrainage and AutoCad, plus an understanding of Civils 3D would be beneficial
• A sound technical ability and excellent communication skills
• A drive to develop both themselves and others

Job Responsibilities

• Guide and support junior members of the team, delegate and check work, ensuring deadlines are met and we maintain the high‑quality of our deliverables
• Develop Concept and Detailed Drainage Strategies
• Develop Levels Strategies and manage the production of Earthwork Appraisals
• Produce Planning Documents such as Flood Risk Assessments/Drainage Technical Notes and Utilities Statements
• Undertake Due Diligence reviews to support the purchase of land

What to do next

If you are interested in this Civil Engineer position in the Cardiff area, please click the link to apply.

If you are interested in hearing about any other opportunities within Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Drainage Engineering, Flood Risk Engineering, or Transport Planning, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Martin on (phone number removed) for further information.