Senior Civil Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Cardiff seeks an experienced Civil Engineer to lead the design and delivery of projects across various sectors. You will focus on drainage and infrastructure design, working with teams to ensure compliance and innovation. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of UK consultancy experience and proficiency in relevant design software. This role offers a salary of £50,000 - £60,000, profit-sharing, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Profit-sharing annual bonus

20-25 days' holiday

Standard company pension

Ongoing CPD and training

Friendly office culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years' UK-based consultancy experience.
• Proficient in drainage and infrastructure design.
• Experience with Section 104, 106, and 278 agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of civil engineering schemes.
• Ensure compliance with adoptable standards.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Drainage design

Infrastructure design

Uk consultancy experience

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred)

Tools

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

PDS

Job description

Civil Engineer Job Overview

1. Take a lead role in the design and delivery of civil engineering schemes across multiple sectors.
2. Focus on drainage and infrastructure design for planning and technical design stages.
3. Deliver projects typically ranging from £4M-£15M in value.
4. Work across residential developments, education facilities, commercial refurbishments, and heritage conversions.
5. Coordinate designs with internal structural teams and external consultants.
6. Ensure compliance with adoptable standards, including SuDS, Section 104, 106, and 278.
7. Lead client and design team meetings throughout project lifecycles.
8. Oversee and manage the technical output of junior team members.
9. Provide mentorship and support to assistant engineers within the civil team.
10. Contribute to continuous improvement and collaborative team culture.

Civil Engineer Job Requirements

1. Degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred).
2. 5+ years' UK-based consultancy experience.
3. Proficient in drainage and infrastructure design (foul & surface water).
4. Experience with Section 104, 106, and 278 agreements.
5. Familiar with design software such as MicroDrainage, Civil 3D, or PDS.
6. Confident communicator and collaborative team player.
7. Based within a commutable distance to Cardiff, or willing to relocate.

Civil Engineer Salary & Benefits

1. Salary: £50,000 - £60,000.
2. Profit-sharing annual bonus.
3. 20-25 days' holiday (increasing with length of service).
4. Standard company pension.
5. Hybrid working (typically up to 2-3 days from home).
6. Ongoing CPD and internal training sessions.
7. Friendly, inclusive office culture with regular social events.
8. Potential for additional future benefits as the business grows.

Our client prides themselves on technical excellence, employee development, and a collaborative working culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy where your contributions will be recognised, and your development supported.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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