Lead Civil Engineer – Cardiff Projects

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private medical cover

Pension

Professional development support

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Cardiff is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer to lead the civil design on development projects, including infrastructure, drainage and external works. This role offers leadership responsibilities and a clear path for progression within a growing civil team.

You will own project delivery, develop client relationships, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring quality and safety standards. Salary is 60,000–75,000 GBP plus benefits and flexible working.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering and Chartered status or working towards it.
• Strong experience in civil design for development projects.
• Knowledge of SAB processes and local approvals; proficient CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of civil design across development projects.
• Oversee drainage, infrastructure and external works design.
• Mentor engineers and technicians; support team growth.
• Build and maintain client relationships and support business development.
• Ensure quality, health and safety and technical standards compliance.

Skills

Civil design

Project leadership

Client relationships

Team mentoring

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Cardiff is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer to lead the civil design on development projects, including infrastructure, drainage and external works. This role offers leadership responsibilities and a clear path for progression within a growing civil team.

You will own project delivery, develop client relationships, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring quality and safety standards. Salary is 60,000–75,000 GBP plus benefits and flexible working.