Senior/Principal Civil Engineer

Senior/Principal Civil Engineer
Cardiff/Bristol
£50,000 - £60,000

 A well-established engineering consultancy is seeking bright, enthusiastic, and open-minded individuals to join its growing Drainage Infrastructure team in Cardiff. Working within a dynamic environment and supported by senior leadership, the successful candidates will play a key role in delivering civil engineering design across a range of challenging infrastructure projects, with a focus on Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) and conventional surface water drainage design.

This is a varied and rewarding opportunity suited to individuals who enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and contributing to high-quality project delivery. The organisation places strong emphasis on client service, collaboration, and professional pride, while also investing heavily in the technical and professional development of its people.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in surface and foul water design and/or construction in line with Sewers for Adoption and Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB)
• Degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• Professionally qualified, or nearing qualification, with ICE or CIWEM
• Strong capability in 3D design and modelling software including MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Autodesk ICM
• Experience with Water Authority approval processes including S104 and S106
• Knowledge of SuDS Approval Body (SAB) processes
• Understanding of planning policy and infrastructure design requirements related to flood risk management
• Ability to lead and support teams with varying levels of experience
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and prioritising deliverables effectively
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including liaison with statutory bodies such as Natural Resources Wales and the Environment Agency

Benefits

• Competitive, market-leading salary
• Agile and flexible working arrangements
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional annual leave entitlement for long service
• Life insurance, life assurance, and healthcare cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme
• Professional membership fees covered
• Structured support towards chartership and professional development
• Access to formal external training and regular CPD sessions
• Social and wellbeing initiatives including sports, yoga, and charity activities

 If you are interested in this Senior/Principal Civil Engineer role, please contact Callum at Aztrum via (url removed)