Job Description
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join a highly respected infrastructure and engineering design consultancy, supporting complex projects across the UK.
The organisation operates as an in-house design consultancy within a major infrastructure delivery environment, working across water, heavy industrial, power, and design & build sectors. Based from a modern office in Bridgend, you’ll be part of a growing, flexible design team delivering technically challenging and rewarding schemes nationwide.
The Role
As Principal Civil Engineer, you will take a leading role in the delivery of civil and structural design solutions, applying sound engineering judgement while supporting innovation and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the preparation of outline and detailed designs, including calculations, reports, drawings and specifications in line with relevant standards
- Planning, directing and controlling resources, tasks and people to deliver projects to agreed time, cost and quality targets
- Managing and controlling project budgets, with a strong understanding of commercial and contractual matters
- Providing technical leadership, mentoring and development for junior and senior engineers
- Working collaboratively with clients, contractors and the supply chain to define and deliver project objectives
- Championing engineering best practice and the application of new and emerging technologies
About You
To be considered for this role, you will have:
- A Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent qualification)
- Strong experience working to Eurocodes and UK industry standards, with the ability to review and approve designs
- Proven experience of BIM-led design and use of structural design software such as STAAD Pro, FEM analysis tools or Autodesk Robot
- A xwzovoh track record of successfully leading teams and managing multi-disciplinary design activities
- Flexibility to work from other UK offices or project sites on a short-term basis (by agreement)
- A UK/EEC driving licence
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary up to £63,000
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing support and employee assistance programme
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits, including maternity, paternity and parental leave
- Flexible working options discussed at application stage