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 progression

What 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 meetings

Desirable 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 responsibility

What’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 reimbursement

If 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: callum.jones@aztrum.com