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Posted 1 week ago
Senior Civil Engineer
Alfred Recruitment Llp
📍 Cardiff
Engineering
Job description
<p><strong>Senior Civil Engineer </strong></p><p><strong>Cardiff - Up to £55,000 DOE</strong></p><p><br><br>In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.<br></p><p>Opportunity to help take the lead in a growing Drainage Infrastructure team. This Cardiff‑based consultancy is looking for a driven Senior Civil Engineer to help deliver complex infrastructure projects with a strong focus on SuDS and surface water drainage design.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Leading surface and foul water drainage design to industry standards</li><li>Managing and mentoring engineers at varying experience levels</li><li>Overseeing multiple projects and prioritising deliverables</li><li>Preparing designs, reports, and technical documentation</li><li>Liaising with statutory bodies (NRW, EA, Water Authorities)</li><li>Supporting approvals including S104, S106 and SAB</li><li>Ensuring compliance with planning policy and flood risk requirements</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Need</strong></p><ul><li>7+ years’ experience in drainage design (SuDS, foul & surface water)</li><li>Civil Engineering degree </li><li>Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE/CIWEM)</li><li>Strong 3D design and modelling skills (MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, Civils 3D, ICM)</li><li>Excellent communication skills and a methodical, proactive approach</li><li>Ability to manage teams and deliver multiple projects simultaneously</li></ul><p><br></p><p> xwzovoh <strong>What’s on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Flexible/agile working arrangements</li><li>24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (including Christmas office shutdown)</li><li>Additional holiday entitlement awarded for length of service (every 5 years)</li><li>Life insurance, life assurance and healthcare cash plan benefits</li><li>Pension scheme (5% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution)</li><li>Payment of professional membership fees</li><li>Structured support and clear pathway to Chartership</li><li>Ongoing training, CPD opportunities and regular team social events</li></ul>
Benefits
24 days holiday, Pension, Life insurance