Civil Engineer - Drainage & Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Penguin Recruitment; Cardiff; Hybrid; 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

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.