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Senior Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF5 1DR, Wales

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Senior Civil Engineer position is available in Cardiff with a salary up to £45,000.
  • The role requires extensive experience in a design office and proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, PDS, Civils3D, and MicroDrainage.
  • Key responsibilities include managing multiple projects, leading design efforts, mentoring junior team members, and liaising with clients and regulatory authorities.
  • Candidates should possess a relevant degree in Civil Engineering and have experience with residential developers and UK planning procedures.
  • The position offers excellent benefits, including 25 days of holiday, early finishes on Fridays, and opportunities for professional development.

Senior Civil Engineer

Cardiff

REF SO 77

Salary up to £45,000

I am actively seeking a skilled and talented engineer to join a successful Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy based in Cardiff. You should have extensive experience, strong software expertise, and a passion for working in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team, with a focus on sustainability, technical excellence, and shaping the future of construction in the UK and beyond.

Key responsibilities for this Senior Civil Engineer include:

  • Managing and working on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Leading scheme development, preliminary and detailed designs, and coordinating projects.
  • Contributing to or leading efforts in business development, budget management, and preparing fee proposals.
  • Mentoring and supporting junior team members to ensure high-quality technical and non-technical deliverables.
  • Working in a design office while actively participating in design meetings, site inspections, and progress reporting.
  • Strong communication and liaison with clients, architects, contractors, and regulatory authorities are essential.

You will thrive in this Senior Civil Engineering role if you have:

  • A BEng, MEng, BSc, MSc, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering, with significant experience in a design office.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, PDS, Civils3D, and MicroDrainage for technical analysis and design.
  • A solid understanding of technical software such as Civil 3D and AutoTrack.
  • Experience working with residential developers.
  • Knowledge of UK planning procedures and the ability to provide technical support to secure planning approvals.
  • Experience securing technical approvals from highway and drainage authorities.

Salary and benefits:

  • A competitive starting salary.
  • Recognition for your growth and hard work.
  • Opportunities to develop both soft and technical skills.
  • Excellent health benefits and 25 days of holiday (with options to buy or sell up to five days). Plus, earn one additional day for every two years, with bonus holidays included!
  • Early Friday finishes at 4 p.m.
  • A "Day off for Good Cause" to support charitable activities during work hours.
  • A wide range of flexible benefits, including climate perks and an EV car leasing scheme.

If this Senior Civil Engineer role is of interest to yourself or want to know more information, please do not hesitate to contact Sam Osborne on or email your CV to .

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.