Principal Civil Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary engineering firm seeks a Principal Civil Engineer to expand their leadership team in Cardiff. This role offers the opportunity to lead major developments, manage a team, and work on exciting projects across the infrastructure sector, particularly in Sustainable Urban Drainage. The firm provides excellent personal development opportunities and a strong emphasis on team collaboration and community impact.

Benefits

Agile & flexible working arrangement

24 days annual leave + Bank Holidays & Christmas

Life insurance and health care cash plan

Contributory pension scheme (Employee 5%, Employer 7%)

Professional institution membership fees paid

Chartership support (training, exam support, mentoring)

Active social life activities

Excellent progression opportunity

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in Drainage Engineering, including SUDS & Flood Risk.
• Experience in managing teams and delivering projects efficiently.
• Close to completing Professional Qualification with ICE or relevant body.

Responsibilities

• Lead major developments around Cardiff and South Wales.
• Work closely with the Associate Director of Drainage Infrastructure.
• Help lead a dedicated team of engineers on varied infrastructure projects.

Skills

Drainage Engineering

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Autodesk ICM

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Alfred Recruitment are currently partnered with a leading multi-disciplinary engineering firm in Cardiff. They have built a fantastic reputation and have become a well-known industry leader in the South Wales area. They now have an opportunity to expand their Civil Engineering leadership team by bringing on a new Principal Civil Engineer. This will be a fantastic role for somebody who is looking to take the lead on major developments around Cardiff and South Wales, and who is looking for excellent personal development opportunity.

My client is looking for somebody who is enthusiastic and passionate about what they do and the projects they spearhead. As you will be working closely with the Associate Director of Drainage Infrastructure and helping to lead their dedicated team of engineers. This team takes on varied, yet challenging projects across the infrastructure sector with a strong focus on Sustainable Urban Drainage. If you want to be part of a team that takes great pride in the work they do and to make a profound impact on your local area, this is a perfect role to consider.

What you’ll need for the role

• 7+ years’ of Drainage Engineering experience, including SUDS & Flood Risk
• A Civil Engineering Degree
• Have or be close to completion of Professional Qualification with ICE or relevant body
• Experience using ideally MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD,Civils 3D, and Autodesk ICM
• Water Authority statutory approval processes such as S104, S106 & SuDS ApprovalBody approval
• Awareness of National Planning Policy and Infrastructure design requirements relating to flood riskmanagement
• Previous experience in managing a team of engineers and utilizing skillsets to be the best efficiency
• Strong project management and project delivery experience
• Ability to build relationships and engage with a variety of stakeholders

What you’ll get in return

• A starting salary up to £60,000
• Agile & flexible working arrangement
• 24 days annual leave + Bank Holidays & Christmas + additional days through service
• Life insurance and life assurance policies and a health care cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme Employee (5%) Employer (7%)
• Professional institution membership fees paid for
• Chartership support (through training, exam support, mentoring, etc.)
• Active social life (football, yoga, charity support, to name a few!)
• Excellent progression opportunity within a large team