Senior / Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer in City

Conrad Consulting Ltd; City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a Senior/Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer to oversee technical delivery and mentor a design team. This role offers a chance to work on a diverse project portfolio and collaborate with clients. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience and strong technical expertise in drainage and highways. An excellent benefits package is included.

Benefits

Private health care

Pension

Bonus

CPD support

Qualifications

• In-depth experience of at least 5 years in civil engineering.
• Strong technical grounding in infrastructure design.
• Chartered status preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of technical delivery and project quality.
• Lead and mentor a skilled design team.
• Apply expert knowledge in drainage, highways and infrastructure design.

Skills

Technical delivery ownership

Team leadership

Client engagement

Expertise in drainage, highways, and infrastructure design

Excellent communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

Senior / Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer

Cardiff

Up to 60k DOE plus benefits

Fantastic leadership opportunity to help grow a team.

Our client wants to expand their busy Cardiff office and their first step is to bring in a Senior / Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer who is happy to carry out a business development and marketing role whilst retaining their technical expertise.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a skilled civil engineer ready to step into a leadership role, drive technical excellence, and help shape a dynamic civil engineering team. You'll work across a diverse project portfolio-ranging from housing, care homes, and renewables to commercial and industrial developments-with the chance to grow your influence in the rail sector.

The successful candidate will:

• Take ownership of technical delivery and project quality
• Lead and mentor a skilled design team
• Engage confidently with clients and stakeholders
• Apply expert knowledge of drainage, highways and infrastructure design
• Work with tools like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroDrainage

You'll need in depth experience of at least 5 years, a strong technical grounding, and excellent communication skills. Chartered status is preferred but not essential.

In return you will receive an excellent benefits package including private health care, pension, bonus and CPD support.

If you are ready to lead, collaborate at all levels and build something special then this is the role for you!

Send your CV to Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting to be considered.