Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer Cardiff or Bristol £55,000 – £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Ready to take the lead on high-profile infrastructure projects in South Wales or the South-West? An award-winning, forward-thinking civil engineering and transport planning consultancy is expanding its team and looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to join its Cardiff or Bristol office. This is a genuine leadership opportunity perfect for someone who enjoys shaping projects, mentoring engineers, and building strong client relationships. The Role As a senior figure within the civil engineering team, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering development-led infrastructure schemes across drainage and highways. You’ll work closely with developers, architects, and local authorities — influencing projects from early planning through to completion. This isn’t just a design role. It’s an opportunity to lead, guide, and make a real impact. What You’ll Be Doing Leading the design and delivery of drainage strategies in line with Sewers for Adoption, Building Regulations, and the SuDS Manual Designing on- and off-site highway works in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and Manual for Streets Delivering S278 and S38 schemes Managing resources, reviewing technical outputs, and maintaining quality standards Producing and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments and other technical reports Acting as a trusted point of contact for clients and stakeholders Mentoring and line managing junior engineers, supporting their development and progressionWhat We’re Looking For 5+ years’ consultancy experience in civil engineering Degree or HND in Civil Engineering IEng (or working towards ICE accreditation) Strong drainage design experience, including SuDS Proficiency in InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, or MicroDrainage Skilled in AutoCAD and Site 3D (or similar 3D modelling software) Proven project management experience across drainage and highways schemes Confident managing client relationships and attending project meetingsDesirable Experience Highways design including S278 and S38 agreements Development-led infrastructure projects Fee proposal preparation Experience across the full planning lifecycle Business development exposure Previous line management responsibilityWhat’s On Offer Competitive pension scheme Annual bonus and salary reviews Generous annual leave + your birthday off Buy/sell holiday scheme Flexible and hybrid working (including home working) Private healthcare Enhanced parental leave and sick pay Professional membership fees paid Structured career progression and funded CPD Employee Assistance Programme Bike to Work scheme Mental Health First Aiders Mileage reimbursementIf you’re a Principal Civil Engineer based in or around Cardiff or Bristol and looking for a role where you can truly lead and influence projects, this could be your next move. For more information or to apply, contact: (url removed)