Senior Civil Engineer - Cardiff in Neath

Penguin Recruitment; Neath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer based near Neath, UK. The role involves developing drainage strategies and designing systems for various sectors. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in design roles within the UK. Competitive salary and benefits including training and mentorship are offered.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Extensive training and mentorship

Qualifications

• A Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering.
• Experience in a design-based role within a UK consultancy setting.
• Demonstrable experience in drainage and road designs.

Responsibilities

• Developing drainage strategies for various sectors.
• Designing drainage systems including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments.

Skills

Drainage system design

Communication skills

Software knowledge (Civils 3D, Causeway PDS)

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civils 3D

Causeway PDS

MicroDrainage

Job description

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD171025I

Location: Based near Neath

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

This is an outstanding opportunity to join my client, an innovative, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their expertise to the civil and structural engineering landscapes across South Wales and the South-West of England, as well as across the country. They are actively seeking an experienced, determined Senior Civil Engineer with a strong background in infrastructure design who is willing to take on a variety of challenging projects alongside a growing team of experts, based near the historical, family‑friendly town of Neath.

Benefits for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):

• Highly‑competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Extensive training and mentorship, with opportunities for career progression
• Working collaboratively with a close‑knit team of professionals on a diverse range of projects

Responsibilities for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:

• Developing drainage strategies for projects across commercial, industrial, residential and other sectors
• Designing drainage systems, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), in line with the relevant industry standards
• Submitting SAB Applications to the relevant authorities
• Working with designs for the relevant Section Agreements (including, S104, S106, and S278)
• Designing a range of roads, including estate roads for residential developments, and access roads
• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA)
• Using a range of relevant software packages, including Civils 3D, Causeway PDS, MicroDrainage, etc.

Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:

• A Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering
• Experience of working in a design‑based role, within a UK consultancy setting
• Demonstrable experience in drainage and road designs
• Excellent working knowledge of software packages such as Causeway PDS, MicroDrainage, etc.
• Experience of liaising with internal and external stakeholders, in relation to a diverse range of projects
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:

• Previous experience with designing highways and access roads
• Hold Chartered Status, or actively working to attain this
• Experience of managing projects and/or people
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

If you are interested in the role of Senior Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.