Senior Civil Engineer

Company: Alfred Recruitment LLP
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Location: Cardiff
Job Description:

The Role

You’ll work within a dynamic team, supporting the Associate Director and leading the delivery of civil engineering design across a range of challenging infrastructure projects. Expect technical depth, leadership responsibility, and the chance to shape high‑quality drainage solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading surface and foul water drainage design to industry standards
  • Managing and mentoring engineers at varying experience levels
  • Overseeing multiple projects and prioritising deliverables
  • Preparing designs, reports, and technical documentation
  • Liaising with statutory bodies (NRW, EA, Water Authorities)
  • Supporting approvals including S104, S106 and SAB
  • Ensuring compliance with planning policy and flood risk requirements

What You’ll Need

  • 7+ years’ experience in drainage design (SuDS, foul & surface water)
  • Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE/CIWEM)
  • Strong 3D design and modelling skills (MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, Civils 3D, ICM)
  • Excellent communication skills and a methodical, proactive approach
  • Ability to manage teams and deliver multiple projects simultaneously

What’s on Offer

  • Flexible/agile working arrangements
  • 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (including Christmas office shutdown)
  • Additional holiday entitlement awarded for length of service (every 5 years)
  • Life insurance, life assurance and healthcare cash plan benefits
  • Pension scheme (5% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution)
  • Payment of professional membership fees
  • Structured support and clear pathway to Chartership
  • Ongoing training, CPD opportunities and regular team social events

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Posted: May 22nd, 2026