Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer  Cardiff or Bristol  £45,000 – £52,000 A well-established SME civil engineering consultancy is looking for a Civil Engineer to join their team, based in either Cardiff or Bristol, with flexible working available. This is a great opportunity for a civil engineer with strong drainage and SuDS experience to take on a varied, technically-engaging role within a smaller, close-knit business. Staff are genuinely valued here, and client work is seen as a source of pride and stimulation, contributing meaningfully to a changing world. While many companies talk about work-life balance, this firm has built its culture around actually delivering it. What's on offer: £45,000–£52,000 depending on experience — market-leading salaries Agile, flexible working designed around staff's personal lives 24 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing with length of service Life insurance, life assurance, and a healthcare cash plan Contributory pension scheme (5% employee / 7% employer) Professional institution membership fees paid, with a clear pathway to Chartership Formal external training plus regular in-house and external CPD sessions Social and wellbeing benefits, including sports and charity initiativesWhat they're looking for: Proficiency in 3D design and modelling software such as MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Autodesk ICM Experience with water authority statutory approval processes (S104, S106, etc.) Experience with SuDS Approval Body approval Awareness of National Planning Policy and infrastructure design requirements relating to flood risk management Ability to manage a team with varying experience levels, providing technical support and resource planning Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritising tasks to ensure effective client delivery Ability to build and maintain relationships with statutory bodies such as Natural Resources Wales and the Environment Agency Self-motivated with a methodical approach, and strong written and verbal communication skills Comfortable working both independently and as part of a teamThis is a great opportunity for a civil engineer looking for genuine flexibility, meaningful drainage/SuDS work, and a benefits package that reflects real investment in its people