Civil Engineer

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000

We are currently working on behalf of a well-established and growing engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Civil Engineer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute their design expertise across a wide variety of commercial and residential development projects.

The successful candidate will be joining a consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions, working on projects ranging from small-scale highway improvements to large, multi-million-pound developments. This is an excellent opportunity to support and develop a strategically important sector of the business.

The Role:

As a Civil Engineer, you will provide technical support and design input on a wide range of infrastructure, drainage, earthworks, and highways projects. You’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of developments—from initial appraisal and planning through to detailed design and construction.

Key Responsibilities:

Produce infrastructure and drainage designs in line with current legislation, local authority policies, and industry best practices.

Prepare detailed design drawings and reports for major and minor residential and commercial developments.

Liaise effectively with clients, local authorities, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Attend and contribute to project meetings, offering technical guidance and design insights.

Requirements:

Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.

Minimum of 4 years' relevant post-graduate experience in a consultancy environment.

Strong knowledge of highway, drainage, and earthworks design standards.

Familiarity with relevant design standards including DMRB and Manual for Streets.

Experience with infrastructure design and statutory processes such as S278, S38, and S104 agreements.

Competency in relevant software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Site3D and MicroDrainage.

Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and collaborative approach.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate records.

Effective communication and negotiation skills.

If you're an experienced Civil Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking consultancy, we’d love to hear from you