Principal Civil/Structural Engineer

Strata Consulting; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career progression support

Professional development assistance

Paid accreditations

Job summary

Strata Consulting in Cardiff is seeking a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer to lead the design and delivery of heavy civil infrastructure. You will guide projects from concept through construction, working across sectors including energy, water, and commercial, while mentoring junior engineers.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, and client liaison, with flexible working and commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in design of civil/structural elements including heavy concrete works and buried structures.
• Strong knowledge of UK design codes and Eurocodes.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary design projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Experience engaging with clients, contractors and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design from concept to construction across diverse infrastructure projects.
• Perform design reviews, ensure technical quality, and manage project risks.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor engineers.
• Support business development and client engagement to win projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Client engagement

Design analysis

Education

MEng in Civil Engineering

BEng in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (ICE/IStructE)

Tools

TEDDS

Tekla

Robot

STAAD

Job description

We are proud to be working with a progressive consultancy with a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence. From their office in Cardiff, they deliver impactful infrastructure and civil engineering solutions across the UK. We are looking for a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer to join their team and help shape the next generation of robust, sustainable infrastructure.

Joining their Civil and Structural Engineering team, you'll be involved in the design and delivery of a diverse range of heavy civil structures – from complex buried concrete structures and foundation upgrades to critical retaining walls and enabling works for major infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects across multiple sectors including commercial, residential, water, energy, and renewables – helping clients solve complex engineering problems with smart, sustainable design.

We're looking for an experienced engineer with the technical expertise, leadership capability, and design background to confidently guide projects from concept to construction. If you're passionate about high-quality engineering and want to make a tangible difference on ambitious projects, this is a role where you can thrive.

What's On Offer

• Flexible working as standard for all staff, and a commitment to work-life balance.
• Continued support for career progression and professional development, with support towards achieving chartership.
• Exciting and diverse projects in sectors such as energy, commercial, water, and residential.
• A supportive and collaborative working culture that actively invests in your development.
• Paid fees for professional accreditations and memberships.

What You Need To Succeed

• Extensive experience in the design of civil/structural elements including heavy concrete works, buried structures, and retaining systems.
• Proficiency in relevant structural analysis and design software (e.g. TEDDS, Tekla, Robot, STAAD).
• Demonstrated leadership on multidisciplinary design projects and the ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Strong understanding of UK design codes, Eurocodes, and construction standards.
• Comfortable engaging with clients, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead design reviews, ensure technical quality, and manage project risks.
• A proactive and solutions-driven mindset.
• Chartered (or near-chartered) status with ICE or IStructE.
• MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).