Principal Civil Engineer in City

Penguin Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead project delivery, quality management, and client relationships. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in civil design projects, proficiency in relevant tools, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. This role offers competitive salary, flexible working, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension contributions

Generous bonuses

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 8 years' post-graduate experience with civil design projects.
• Chartered status is desirable, but strong non-chartered candidates are welcome.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of drainage, highway, and civil infrastructure designs.
• Manage project quality and ensure engineering outputs meet standards.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships.

Skills

Leadership in project delivery

Client relationship management

Quality management

Technical design expertise

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Principal Civil Engineer — Cardiff

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected consultancy for an experienced Civil Engineer in Cardiff, where you will take ownership of project delivery, quality management, and client relationships across a wide range of sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled engineer to play a leading role in the technical delivery of civil engineering schemes, while contributing to the ongoing growth of a highly regarded consultancy.

Working closely with the Civil Engineering Director, you will oversee the design, quality management, and commercial performance of projects in sectors such as residential housing, care homes, industrial developments, remediation, and renewable energy schemes. The role involves direct client engagement as well as technical design and reporting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of drainage, highway, and civil infrastructure designs to adoption standards.
• Manage project quality and accuracy, ensuring engineering outputs meet the highest standards.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior team members.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 8 years' post-graduate experience with responsibility for civil design projects.
• Chartered status is desirable, though applications from highly experienced non-chartered engineers are welcomed.
• Proficiency in MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in client-facing roles.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Benefits

The consultancy offers a competitive salary, flexible working, structured CPD, professional membership support, generous bonuses, private healthcare, enhanced pension contributions, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. Contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience, for more information.