Principal Civil Water Engineer — Shape Water Infrastructure

Snc-Lavalin; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cardiff seeks a Principal Civil Water Engineer to lead complex projects in the water sector. In this role, you will coordinate a team of engineers to deliver high-quality designs, collaborate across disciplines, and mentor junior staff. Successful candidates will hold a degree in Civil Engineering, be a Chartered Engineer, and have strong skills in design management. This role offers hybrid working and a positive, inclusive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a Civil Water engineering design delivery team.
• Strong knowledge in risk assessment and quality control.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate or manage a team of Civil Water engineers.
• Produce and review technical deliverables.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated design solutions.

Skills

Civil engineering

Team coordination

Technical design

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Revit

ArcGIS

Power BI

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Cardiff seeks a Principal Civil Water Engineer to lead complex projects in the water sector. In this role, you will coordinate a team of engineers to deliver high-quality designs, collaborate across disciplines, and mentor junior staff. Successful candidates will hold a degree in Civil Engineering, be a Chartered Engineer, and have strong skills in design management. This role offers hybrid working and a positive, inclusive environment for professional growth.