Principal Civil Engineer in Cardiff

Principal Civil Engineer in Cardiff

Cardiff Full-Time 50000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Strata Consulting

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage projects, design drainage networks, and support team members in delivering solutions.
  • Company: A growing consultancy with a collaborative culture and multiple UK offices.
  • Benefits: Hybrid working, chartership support, enhanced pension, and annual salary reviews.
  • Other info: Clear progression path and opportunities for professional development.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on civil engineering projects.
  • Qualifications: Civil Engineering degree, chartered status, and 5+ years of experience required.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.

We are currently looking for a talented candidate for our Principal Civil Engineer role based in Cardiff.

This is a medium sized consultancy who have over 6 offices across the UK.

They are looking to expand their Cardiff office offer some fantastic benefits such as Chartership support, ICE mentors, bonus scheme & more.

What’s on offer

  • Hybrid / Flexible working
  • Cycle to work
  • ICE Chartership support
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Clear progression path with regular performance reviews
  • Salary reviews each year DOE
  • Medical insurance / Life Assurance
  • Income protection

The role

  • Managing your project workload to achieve programmed deadlines
  • Supporting other team members in the delivery of items within your ability
  • Design of private drainage networks
  • Desired - Development of solutions for sectional applications, including S106, S185, S278 and EA applications
  • Design of drainage using Micro Drainage or PDS/Causeway flow software
  • Prepare layouts in Auto CAD and with the support of technicians
  • Preparation of FRAs, preplanning advice and documentation to support planning applications
  • Advising junior staff on solutions and supporting other team members on developing solutions
  • Taking ownership of projects and supporting the delivery team in the delivery of their projects, with respect to Civil and Infrastructure design.
  • Designing Civil engineering schemes and reviewing, checking and approving designs prepared by others
  • Liaising with clients to verify project scope and ensure deliverables
  • Carrying out inspections, site surveys and assessments and preparing reports
  • Preparation of tenders and fee proposals
  • Developing new and existing client relationships

What you need to succeed

  • Relevant Civil Engineering degree
  • Chartered Engineer (ICE)or equivalent level of experience
  • 5+ years’ experience
  • Client focused approach with effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Full UK driving licence and own transport
  • Eligible to live and work in the UK and high standard of written English
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Principal Civil Engineer in Cardiff employer: Strata Consulting

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Structural Engineer in Leeds, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping diverse structural projects across the north of England. Our company fosters a supportive work culture with flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for professional growth, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally. With competitive benefits including a contributory pension scheme, annual bonuses, and social activities, we are committed to creating a rewarding environment for our employees.

Strata Consulting

Contact Details:

Strata Consulting Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Civil Engineer in Cardiff

Project Management
Civil Engineering Design
Drainage Network Design
Micro Drainage Software
PDS/Causeway Flow Software
AutoCAD
Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)