Principal Civil Engineer (Design) / Project Civil Engineer

Company: Reed
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Location: Bridgend
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Principal Civil Engineer (Design) / Project Civil Engineer

Location: Bridgend (Hybrid Working)Salary: Up to £63,000 + + car allowance + package

We are partnering with a leading UK infrastructure delivery organisation to recruit a Principal Civil Engineer (Design) (also known as a Project Civil Engineer) for their growing in-house engineering consultancy, based in Bridgend.

This is a senior technical and project leadership role offering the opportunity to work within a contractor-backed design environment, delivering complex infrastructure schemes across water, heavy industrial, power and design & build sectors.

The Role

Reporting to a Senior Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical leadership and delivery of either a portfolio of smaller projects or a larger, more complex scheme. You will provide direction to project teams, apply sound engineering judgement, and ensure high-quality, buildable solutions are delivered safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the production of outline and detailed civil designs, including calculations, reports, drawings and specifications
  • Applying engineering excellence while promoting innovation and continuous improvement
  • Planning, directing and controlling tasks, people and resources to deliver projects to agreed time, cost and quality targets
  • Managing and controlling project budgets, with a strong understanding of commercial and contractual frameworks
  • Ensuring compliance with internal quality procedures, health & safety and environmental legislation
  • Providing technical leadership, mentoring and development to engineers and technicians
  • Coordinating and reviewing multi-disciplinary design inputs to ensure robust, buildable solutions
  • Working collaboratively with clients, contractors and the wider supply chain to develop and deliver project objectives
  • Supporting site teams during design and construction phases to agree practical, buildable solutions

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent qualification)
  • Strong experience delivering civil design on UK infrastructure projects
  • Excellent working knowledge of Eurocodes and UK industry standards, with the ability to review designs and mentor others
  • Proven experience leading teams and managing technical delivery on multi-disciplinary projects
  • Commercial awareness and understanding of project controls
  • Confidence working in a contractor-facing, delivery-focused environment
  • A UK/EEC driving licence
  • Flexibility to work from other UK offices, client locations or project sites on a short-term basis when required
  • Chartered status with a relevant professional body is desirable. xwzovoh

Why Apply?

  • Senior leadership role within a contractor-backed in-house design consultancy
  • Opportunity to lead complex, high-profile national infrastructure projects
  • Genuine influence over design decisions, buildability and delivery outcomes
  • Clear long-term career progression as the design function continues to grow
  • Flexible, hybrid working approach
  • Strong focus on professional development and technical excellence

Please apply via the link or for more information contact:Krystina Hartry MCIOB – Senior Consultant, Construction & Property 

Posted: May 8th, 2026