Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer – Cardiff or Bristol

£50,000 – £57,000 + benefits

MacArthur Recruitment are working on behalf of a long‑established, multi‑disciplinary engineering consultancy who are looking for an experienced Civil Engineer to join their expanding Cardiff team, operating at Senior or Principal level depending on experience .

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable, forward‑thinking engineer to take a leading role within a growing Drainage Infrastructure team. You will support the delivery of civil engineering design across a wide range of infrastructure projects, working closely with senior leadership in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The position centres on the technical design and delivery of projects, with a strong emphasis on Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) and traditional surface water drainage design . It suits someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and consistently delivering high‑quality, client‑focused outcomes.

Key Responsibilities for the role of Civil Engineer :

• Contribute to and help lead the delivery of civil engineering design across infrastructure projects
  
• Lead the development of surface water and foul water drainage strategies and detailed designs
  
• Produce SuDS and conventional drainage solutions
  
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritise workloads effectively
  
• Provide technical guidance and support resource planning
  
• Mentor and support engineers at different stages of their development
  
• Liaise with statutory bodies including Natural Resources Wales and the Environment Agency
  
• Oversee Water Authority approval processes (S104, S106, etc.)
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
  

Required Skills & Experience for the role of Civil Engineer :

• Longstanding experience in surface and foul water design and/or construction
  
• Strong understanding of Sewers for Adoption and the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges
  
• Degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s degree ideally)
  
• Chartered, or nearing chartership, with ICE or CIWEM
  
• Proficient in 3D design and modelling software, including MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, Civils 3D, Autodesk ICM
  
• Experience with S104 and S106 approval processes, SuDS Approval Body (SAB) applications, national planning policy and flood risk management requirements
  
• Demonstrable leadership and team‑coordination skills
  
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively
  
• Proactive, structured approach to problem‑solving
  

What’s on offer and why the role of Civil Engineer stands out :

• Competitive, market‑aligned salary - £50,000 - £57,000
  
• Agile and flexible working arrangements
  
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (including Christmas office closure)
  
• Additional day of leave for every 5 years of service
  
• Life insurance and life assurance
  
• Health care cash plan
  
• Enhanced pension contributions - contributory pension scheme (5% employee / 7% employer)
  
• Professional membership fees covered (ICE, CIWEM, IStructE, RICS, etc.)
  
• Structured pathway to professional accreditation
  
• Structured development and external training opportunities and regular CPD sessions
  
• Social and wellbeing initiatives
  
• Supportive, people‑focused working environment
  
• Paid volunteer time
  

For more information, or to apply for the position of Civil Engineer , please contact Ewen on [email protected] , ideally with a copy of your CV, or call 01768 800260.

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