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Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Principal Civil Engineer - Cardiff
United Kingdom
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 7 hours ago
- Salary
- 50000.00 - 55000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Penguin Recruitment Ltd
- Closes
- 16 Nov 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD171025F
Location: Based near Neath
Salary: GBP50,000 - GBP55,000
This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, an innovative, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, known for lending their expertise to a diverse array of projects across the civil and structural engineering landscapes. They are currently searching for a capable, experienced Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design who is looking to take on an array of challenging projects, based near the pretty, family-friendly market town of Neath.
Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):
Competitive salary (commensurate with experience), plus generous bonus schemesGenerous annual leave entitlementEnhanced pension schemeFlexible working opportunitiesExtensive training and opportunities for career progressionPayment of professional membership feesModern office space and amenities, with free parking facilitiesFree health and travel insurance for colleagues and their immediate familiesCycle-to-Work schemeChildcare vouchersTeam building activities and incentivesGym pass Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
Managing a team of design professionals, overseeing their daily workUndertaking all aspects of technical design work and reportingOverseeing projects across a range of sectors, including commercial, residential, industrial, renewable energies, remediation, and railBuild, maintain, and manage client and stakeholder relations Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
Hold a Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil EngineeringPossess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (or actively working to attain this)Extensive experience in infrastructure, drainage, and highways designHighly competent in adoptable works, including the adoption procedure for highways authorities and water utilitiesExcellent working knowledge of a number of relevant software packages, including MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, Civils 3D, AutoCAD, etc.Demonstrable experience of leading an array of design projectsExperience of liaising with clients and other stakeholders across the public and private sectorsPrior experience of managing a team of design engineers and techniciansOutstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skillsGood organisational and time management skillsPossess a full, valid UK driving licence Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
Prior experience of client and stakeholder managementExperience of marketing, including winning business/contractsThe ability to speak Welsh If you are interested in the role of Principal Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.
Ad ID: 5417325945
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