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About The Role
The Principal Civil Engineer position with RGB in Cardiff offers a permanent contract and a salary between £50,000 and £60,000 annually. This senior role sits within a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy, requiring an engineer with substantial technical expertise in infrastructure, drainage, and SuDS design, including SAB approval processes. The successful applicant will possess over seven years of experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroDrainage or Flow software. Responsibilities involve delivering a varied portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, sports, leisure, and industrial sectors. This full-time position demands strong project delivery capabilities and leadership within the Cardiff office. Contact Jason Johns at RGB Recruitment for further information regarding this vacancy.
For more information on this vacancy, please reach out to Jason Johns at RGB Recruitment.
About The Consultancy
We are working in partnership with a well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint a Principal Civil Engineer to join their Cardiff office.
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This is a key senior role within the civil engineering team, suited to an experienced engineer with strong technical capability across civil infrastructure, drainage and SuDS design, including SAB approval experience.
The successful candidate will bring 7+ years’ experience working with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroDrainage/Flow, alongside a broad portfolio of project delivery across multiple sectors.
Project Sectors Include
- Residential developments
- Commercial schemes
- Sports and leisure venues
- Industrial projects
- New-build infrastructure
The consultancy has been a major presence in the Welsh engineering market for over 20 years, delivering high-quality civil and structural engineering solutions across the region.
Their workload is varied and technically engaging, ranging from traditional civil engineering schemes to truly unique projects - including drainage design for a driving range constructed within a cave and major earthworks packages for high-profile venues such as the Principality Stadium.
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The Role
As Principal Civil Engineer, you will take a hands-on role in project delivery while working closely with the Civils Lead. You will also play an important part in:
- Mentoring and supporting graduates and technicians
- Providing technical leadership across projects
- Contributing to team development and business growth
What’s on Offer
- Salary: £50,000 – £60,000
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Free on-site parking
- Tax-free bonus
- ICE support and mentoring toward Chartership
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, people-focused consultancy offering direct access to senior management, regular staff socials, strong training pathways, and a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and development.
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