Full time

Principal Civil Engineer

RGB Recruitment

Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 1AT

£50000 - £65000 per annum

Posted: 22 July 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 21 August 2026

Ref: 60472740

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About the Role

The Principal Civil Engineer position in Cardiff, with a salary of £50,000 to £65,000 per annum, involves leading infrastructure and drainage designs for commercial, industrial, and renewable energy projects. This full-time role requires proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroDrainage or Flow software. You will prepare Section Agreements (278/38/104) and technical drawings, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to deliver schemes across South Wales. The role encompasses work on battery energy storage, water, and related developments. Your expertise will guide a busy design team within a respected consultancy, ensuring project milestones are achieved through precise technical output and effective coordination.

For more information on this vacancy, please reach out to Jason at RGB Recruitment.

Principal Civil/Drainage Engineer
£50,000 - £65,000
Cardiff

A progressive, award-winning consultancy based in Cardiff is looking to add a Principal Civil Engineer to join their Civils/Drainage the team. Their well-respected practice is growing steadily and is seeking an experienced engineer to become part of their busy design team, delivering a diverse range of commercial and industrial projects across South Wales and beyond.
The role:
Infrastructure and drainage designs using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroDrainage/Flow
Design and delivery of commercial, battery energy storage, water and renewable energy projects
Section Agreements (278/38/104) and technical drawings
Collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
Line management within the wider team
Skills required:

Solid experience with potable, surface, and foul water design and/or construction
Adept at 3D design and modelling using software such as MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage
Water Authority statutory approval processes such as S104, S106 etc
SuDS Approval Body involvement

What’s on offer:

£50,000 - £65,000 (DOE)
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
7% employer pension contribution
Private healthcare
This is a consultancy that will continually develop you as an Engineer, help towards IEng/CEng with solid progression routes

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