Associate Civil Engineer

Associate Civil Engineer
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000

Are you an Associate Civil Engineer looking to step into a leadership role within a growing civil engineering team in Cardiff? This Associate Civil Engineer opportunity offers real influence over project delivery, team development and business growth within a well-established consultancy.

A leading consultancy is strengthening its Cardiff team following continued growth across education, data centres and wider development schemes. As an Associate Civil Engineer, you will join an established civil and structural team delivering civil engineering design across a varied project portfolio in Wales and beyond. The role offers strong exposure to infrastructure, drainage and external works design, alongside clear progression and leadership responsibility.

The Associate Civil Engineer will take ownership of project delivery while supporting team leadership, client development and commercial performance. This Associate Civil Engineer role suits someone who enjoys leading teams, managing clients and influencing project outcomes within a collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of civil design across development projects
* Oversee drainage, infrastructure and external works design
* Manage project resourcing, programme and commercial performance
* Build and maintain client relationships and support business development
* Mentor engineers and technicians and support team growth
* Ensure compliance with quality, health and safety and technical standards

Candidate requirements
* Degree qualified in Civil Engineering
* Chartered or working towards Chartership
* Strong experience in civil design for development projects
* Knowledge of SAB processes and local approvals
* Experience with Civil 3D, InfoDrainage and AutoCAD
* Strong leadership, communication and client-facing skills

Why apply
This Associate Civil Engineer role offers the opportunity to join a growing civil engineering team within a major consultancy, with varied project exposure and clear strategic importance. The salary for this Associate Civil Engineer position is £60,000 - £75,000, alongside flexible working, private medical cover, pension and strong professional development support.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.