Job Description
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.
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