Principal Civil Engineer - Infrastructure

Access Talent Group; Bristol, Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer in the wastewater sector. This role requires expertise in detailed design and project management across various pipeline projects. Ideal candidates will have chartered status or equivalent, with a strong background in civil engineering. Responsibilities include leading design work, managing teams, and coordinating phases of projects using GIS and CAD tools. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical and life insurance.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Chartered or near-chartered status (or equivalent).
• Strong background in civil wastewater engineering and detailed design.
• Experience with pipeline and pump station projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed design work for wastewater pipeline and pump station projects.
• Coordinate feasibility, outline and detailed design phases.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams ensuring project delivery.

Skills

Civil wastewater engineering

Detailed design

Pipeline projects

Commercial awareness

GIS proficiency

3D CAD proficiency

Education

Chartered or near-chartered status

Tools

GIS software

3D CAD software

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer - Infrastructure

Reference

Cg153

Sector

Civil & Structural Engineering, Utilities

Working Hours:

BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs), 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri)

Access Talent Group are recruiting for a large international design consultancy in Cardiff. We are looking for a strong Chartered or near-chartered Principal Civil Engineer with a focus on the wastewater sector. You will have detailed design experience within wastewater and will work on schemes across the Thames, Welsh, and Severn Trent water frameworks on various asset and wastewater pipeline projects. The role requires leadership to manage efficient teams and oversee major pipeline projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead detailed design work for wastewater pipeline and pump station projects.
• Coordinate feasibility, outline and detailed design phases of water and sewer pressurised pipeline projects.
• Design gravity sewers and support commercial aspects such as fee proposals, reports, client meetings, and program management.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams ensuring project delivery.
• Utilise pipeline hydraulics, GIS and 3D CAD software for engineering solutions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Chartered or near-chartered status (or equivalent).
• Strong background in civil wastewater engineering and detailed design.
• Experience with pipeline and pump station projects.
• Commercial awareness and ability to prepare fee proposals and reports.
• Proficiency with GIS and 3D CAD software.

Benefits include private medical insurance and life insurance.

Salary: Competitive.

To apply, please contact Cameron Green on 02380981322 or email [e-mail].

Location: Cardiff