Senior Civil Design Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
Working Pattern: Hybrid & Flexible Working
Contact: Will Herman - 07581 619823

I'm currently supporting a well-established, multi-disciplinary Civil, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering consultancy with a strong reputation across UK infrastructure. With over 40 years of industry experience and a team of around 120 technical specialists, the business continues to grow through long-term client relationships, technical excellence, and a collaborative culture.

As part of their continued expansion, they are looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Cardiff office.
This is a key technical role within the team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of drainage and infrastructure schemes while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to project delivery from concept through to completion.

The Role

Reporting to the Discipline Lead, you will play a leading role in the design and coordination of infrastructure projects across residential, commercial, education, leisure, public sector, and rail developments.
Responsibilities will include:

• Leading detailed design of drainage, highways, and associated infrastructure works
• Producing and reviewing technical drawings, calculations, and reports
• Preparing and overseeing flood risk assessments and drainage strategies
• Managing and coordinating project deliverables to meet programme and quality targets
• Undertaking site visits, inspections, and surveys as required
• Liaising directly with clients, local authorities, and key stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers and technicians
• Assisting with tenders, fee proposals, and broader commercial activities

This role offers genuine autonomy, technical responsibility, and the opportunity to influence project outcomes, while remaining hands-on in design.

Preferred Experience

• Strong experience using Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage (Causeway Flow preferred)
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Demonstrable experience delivering drainage and infrastructure design across residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments
• Strong understanding of UK design standards, SuDS principles, and planning processes
• Experience preparing flood risk assessments and drainage strategies
• Chartered status (ICE) or actively working towards Chartership
• Ability to manage workload independently and support junior team members
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport
• Permanent right to work in the UK with solid UK project experience

Engineers ready to step into a senior role, even if not yet Chartered, are encouraged to apply.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary between £45,000 - £57,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working with flexible hours
• Minimum 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, plus your birthday off
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 5%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive, open-door team culture

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Will Herman directly on 07581 619823.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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