At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead civil design projects and mentor a dynamic engineering team.
- Company: Join a leading consultancy with a strong presence in Cardiff.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, private medical cover, and professional development support.
- Other info: Opportunity for leadership and career growth in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing team with varied project exposure.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and strong civil design experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Location: Cardiff
Salary: 60,000 - 75,000
Are you an Associate Civil Engineer looking to step into a leadership role within a growing civil engineering team in Cardiff? This opportunity offers real influence over project delivery, team development and business growth within a well-established consultancy.
A leading consultancy is strengthening its Cardiff team following continued growth across education, data centres and wider development schemes. As an Associate Civil Engineer, you will join an established civil and structural team delivering civil engineering design across a varied project portfolio in Wales and beyond. The role offers strong exposure to infrastructure, drainage and external works design, alongside clear progression and leadership responsibility.
The Associate Civil Engineer will take ownership of project delivery while supporting team leadership, client development and commercial performance. This role suits someone who enjoys leading teams, managing clients and influencing project outcomes within a collaborative environment.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of civil design across development projects
- Oversee drainage, infrastructure and external works design
- Manage project resourcing, programme and commercial performance
- Build and maintain client relationships and support business development
- Mentor engineers and technicians and support team growth
- Ensure compliance with quality, health and safety and technical standards
Candidate requirements
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering
- Chartered or working towards Chartership
- Strong experience in civil design for development projects
- Knowledge of SAB processes and local approvals
- Experience with Civil 3D, InfoDrainage and AutoCAD
- Strong leadership, communication and client-facing skills
This role offers the opportunity to join a growing civil engineering team within a major consultancy, with varied project exposure and clear strategic importance. The salary for this position is 60,000 - 75,000, alongside flexible working, private medical cover, pension and strong professional development support.
For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years’ recruitment experience.
Associate Civil Engineer - Consulting Engineering in Cardiff employer: Penguin Recruitment
Penguin Recruitment is an excellent employer for Geotechnical Engineers in Cardiff, offering a supportive environment that prioritises career growth and chartership opportunities. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and flexible perks, employees can thrive while working on technically challenging projects that make a real impact.
