Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer — Cardiff

Our client, a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy, is seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join their Cardiff team. This is a key opportunity for a driven engineer who is ready to take ownership of the technical delivery and commercial performance of a diverse project portfolio.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading technical outputs, ensuring engineering quality, and managing design standards across multiple live projects. You’ll provide guidance and support to the wider design team, while also engaging confidently and professionally with valued clients.

This is a hands‑on technical role, requiring strong written and verbal communication skills and proven capability in the design of drainage, highways and civil infrastructure—including familiarity with adoption procedures for local highways authorities and water utilities.

• Residential (private and affordable)
• Care and specialist living
• Renewable energy, particularly wind projects
• Industrial and commercial developments
• Land remediation

Expanding opportunities in the rail sector

Projects are delivered throughout the UK, with particular focus on South Wales and the West of England.

• Micro Drainage
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Microsoft Office Suite

• Ideally 8+ years’ post-graduate experience
• Experienced in leading and taking responsibility for design delivery
• Chartered status preferred, though equivalent experience is welcomed
• Strong client‑facing skills and an empathetic leadership style
• Full UK driving licence required

• Flexible working arrangements
• Modern, open‑plan office with free parking
• Structured training, CPD support, and funded professional memberships
• Accredited mentoring for ICE and other professional bodies
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Generous annual leave and bonus structure
• Private health insurance for staff and families
• Free travel insurance
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and childcare vouchers
• Free eye tests
• Staff social events and team activities
• Complimentary fruit, drinks, and refreshments
• Gympass membership