Principal Civil Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned engineering consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a Senior / Principal Civil Engineer to lead the design, coordination, and delivery of civil engineering projects. This role involves client engagement, technical leadership, and project management. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and significant UK consultancy experience, particularly in drainage and highway design. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team with influence over project delivery.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a UK civil engineering consultancy.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership with ICE (or equivalent).
• Comfortable leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design of drainage, highways, and external works.
• Managing projects from concept to construction delivery.
• Preparing and reviewing technical drawings, reports, and calculations.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Providing technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Technical expertise in drainage and highway design standards

Experience with AutoCAD

Experience with Civil 3D

Experience with MicroDrainage

Project leadership

Client engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

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 masterplanning 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 (phone number 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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