Principal Civil Engineer in City

Girling Jones Ltd; City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Cardiff as a Principal Civil Engineer, where you'll oversee impactful community projects and contribute to sustainable infrastructure designs. This role emphasizes hands-on project management, quality assurance, and team leadership within a supportive environment, offering a flexible working scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Working Scheme

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health insurance

Generous annual leave allowance

Company-funded social activities

Qualifications

• Chartered status or equivalent experience and capability.
• At least eight years of post-graduate experience in consultancy.
• Proficiency in drainage and highways design.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil infrastructure project designs focused on drainage and highways.
• Manage quality assurance, technical standards, and project delivery timelines.
• Mentor junior engineers for professional development.

Skills

Communication

Drainage design

Highways design

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location - Cardiff

Make a Lasting Impact

Are you an experienced civil engineer looking to lead meaningful, community-focused projects? Join a respected multidisciplinary consultancy in Cardiff, where you ll take ownership of infrastructure designs that shape sustainable, resilient places to live and work.

As Principal Civil Engineer, you ll take responsibility for the technical delivery, quality and commercial performance of a diverse project portfolio. You ll work hands-on with design while guiding and developing a capable team.

What You ll Do

• Take the lead in designing civil infrastructure projects, with a focus on drainage, highways and sustainable solutions
• Manage quality assurance, technical standards and on-time delivery across multiple live projects
• Mentor and support junior engineers, encouraging high performance and professional development
• Oversee resource planning and project finances, working closely with senior leadership
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities and utility providers
• Ensure adoption processes and statutory approvals are handled efficiently and professionally

What You ll Bring

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• At least eight years of post-graduate experience, ideally in a consultancy environment
• Chartered status (or equivalent experience and capability)
• Proficiency in drainage and highways design, including adoption procedures
• Working knowledge of MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• UK driving licence
• Experience with client management or Welsh language skills would be advantageous

What s In It For You

• Competitive Salary depending on your experience
• Flexible Working Scheme to support work-life balance
• Modern Office Environment easily accessible, with parking
• Professional Development i.e. ICE mentorship and CPD funding
• Recognition and Rewards through performance-related bonuses
• Excellent Benefits Package:
  
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Private health insurance (including dependants up to age 25)
  • Free travel insurance for you and immediate family
  • Access to a financial adviser
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Childcare vouchers and cycle-to-work scheme
  • Free eye tests and office refreshments
  • Discounts on a range of gyms and wellbeing services
  • Company-funded social activities and events

The Company

This Cardiff-based civil and structural engineering consultancy works across housing (private and social), care, industrial, renewable energy, remediation and commercial sectors. With a growing footprint in South Wales and the West of England, they are also expanding into the rail sector and committed to sustainable growth.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a senior engineering role where you can lead with purpose, support others, and take pride in your work, we d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in a career that matters.