Principal Civil Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a Senior / Principal Civil Engineer to join their growing infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and significant experience in the UK civil engineering sector, specializing in drainage and highway design. Responsibilities include managing projects from concept to construction and providing mentorship to junior engineers. This role offers competitive salary and career advancement opportunities within a supportive consultancy.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Significant experience in UK civil engineering consultancy.
• Strong technical expertise in drainage and highway design standards.
• Confident using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead the detailed design of drainage (SuDS), highways, and external works.
• Manage projects from concept through to construction delivery.
• Prepare and review technical drawings, reports, and calculations.
• Act as a key contact for clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

Drainage design

Highway design

Project management

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

Senior / Principal Civil Engineer
Cardiff, Wales | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

An established, design‑led engineering consultancy in Cardiff is looking to appoint a Senior / Principal Civil Engineer to play a key role in its growing infrastructure team. The business works across a broad range of development‑led projects, supporting clients from early feasibility through to detailed design and construction.

The consultancy is well known for delivering civil engineering solutions for residential, commercial, mixed‑use and regeneration schemes, with particular strengths in highways, drainage and infrastructure design. Projects range from small bespoke developments to large‑scale master‑planning schemes across the UK.

The Role

You’ll take a leading role in the design, coordination, and delivery of civil engineering projects, working closely with directors, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to provide high‑quality, buildable solutions. Depending on level, the role offers clear scope for technical leadership, client‑facing responsibility, and team management.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the detailed design of drainage (SuDS), highways, and external works
• Managing projects from concept through to construction delivery
• Preparing and reviewing technical drawings, reports, and calculations
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate engineers
• Contributing to bids, fee proposals, and overall project strategy (Principal level)

About You

• Degree‑qualified in Civil Engineering (or similar)
• Significant experience working within a UK civil engineering consultancy
• Strong technical expertise in drainage and highway design standards
• Confident using software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage or similar
• Chartered or working towards chartership with ICE (or equivalent)
• Comfortable leading projects and engaging directly with clients

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer looking to take the next step within a supportive, forward‑thinking consultancy, with real influence over project delivery and team development.

Apply now or reach out to Roberto Sartori on #removed# for a confidential chat.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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