Senior Civil Engineer (Design)

GirlingJones; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bridgend is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their design team. This permanent role involves managing multiple projects across various sectors, preparing detailed designs, and providing technical leadership. The position offers competitive salary, generous holiday, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions up to 7%

Car allowance

Various health benefits/insurance

Ongoing career development and progression support

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Eurocodes and UK industry standards.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with a professional body.
• Ability to manage resources and project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare outline and detailed civil engineering designs.
• Produce design calculations, reports, and drawings using BIM-led tools.
• Provide leadership to junior engineers.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

STAAD Pro

FEM Analysis

Autodesk Robot

Job description

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Civil Engineer to join a design team working on a range of projects across sectors including water, heavy industrial, power, and design and build. Based in Bridgend, this permanent role involves technical and delivery responsibility for multiple small projects or a larger scheme, reporting to a Senior Project Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare outline and detailed civil engineering designs in accordance with current standards
• Produce well-structured design calculations, reports and drawings using BIM-led tools
• Apply sound engineering principles across project phases
• Use industry software such as STAAD Pro, FEM Analysis and Design, or Autodesk Robot
• Coordinate with other disciplines to deliver integrated design solutions
• Manage planning and resource allocation to ensure delivery within programme and budget
• Provide leadership to more junior engineers and contribute to technical development
• Engage with clients and attend sites to provide buildable solutions

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar discipline
• Strong experience with Eurocodes and UK industry standards
• Ability to manage resources and project timelines
• Confident communicator with clients and teams
• Chartered or working towards chartership with an appropriate professional body
• Willingness to work from other locations or sites when required

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive salary
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Matched pension contributions up to 7%
• Car allowance (subject to position)
• Various health benefits/insurance
• Enhanced family benefits (inc. maternity/paternity)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing career development and progression support

The Company

A long-established, multidisciplinary business delivering engineering and construction services across a variety of sectors. The company promotes sustainable, collaborative working and supports staff development across all levels.

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