Senior Civil Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established civil and structural engineering consultancy in Cardiff seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead the design and delivery of projects from £4M-£15M. The role requires significant expertise in drainage and infrastructure design, strong communication, and project management skills. This position offers an attractive salary, profit-sharing bonus, and the possibility of hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Profit-sharing annual bonus

20-25 days' holiday

Standard company pension

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead role in design and delivery of civil engineering schemes.
• Work across various developments including residential and commercial.
• Mentor junior team members and manage technical outputs.

Skills

Drainage design

Infrastructure design

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

PDS

Job description

Bennett and Game are pleased to be representing a well-established and employee-owned civil and structural engineering consultancy based in Cardiff. With over 30 years of industry presence, they are now seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their growing team due to continued project success and a strong project pipeline.

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 a collaborative team culture.

Civil Engineer Job Requirements

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

Civil Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000.
• Profit-sharing annual bonus.
• 20-25 days' holiday (increasing with length of service).
• Standard company pension.
• Hybrid working (typically up to 2-3 days from home).
• Ongoing CPD and internal training sessions.
• Friendly, inclusive office culture with regular social events.
• 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 recognized, 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 various industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR, by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about our services, and submit your CV for this role.