Principal Civil Engineer

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 AutoCAD 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