Senior Civil Engineer - Cardiff in City

Penguin Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to take ownership of project delivery and manage quality across various sectors. Responsibilities include leading designs for drainage and civil infrastructure, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Civil Engineering with 3-5 years of experience, proficiency in civil design software, and strong communication skills. Excellent benefits and career progression offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension contributions

Generous bonuses

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' post-graduate experience in civil design projects.
• Chartered status is desirable but not essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of drainage, highway, and civil infrastructure designs.
• Manage project quality and accuracy.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Maintain client relationships.

Skills

Project delivery

Quality management

Client relationships

Technical design

Mentorship

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior 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.

Key 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.

Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.

• At least 3-5 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:
This 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.