Principal Design Engineer

Role Purpose

Provides strategic technical leadership for permanent and, or temporary works design and engineering solutions and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and guide engineering principles on structural calculations and drawings.
• Develop permanent and temporary works solutions for shafts, retaining walls, slabs, foundations, and reinforced concrete structures.
• Coordinate with geotechnical, construction, and temporary works teams.
• Support constructability reviews and value engineering exercises.
• Work in accordance with BIM Level 2 / ISO 19650 standards for information management and collaborative delivery.
• Comply with CDM 2015 regulations, company HSEQ procedures, and promote a positive safety culture across all activities.
• Support NEC4 contract administration, early warning processes, Program reviews, and change management activities.
• Prepare technical specifications, design reports, and assurance documentation.
• Review and approve design calculations and multidisciplinary deliverables.
• Provide mentoring and technical support to junior engineers.
• Act as discipline lead during bids, technical governance reviews, and client engagements.

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and structural analysis software.
• Experience with reinforced concrete and steel design to Eurocodes.
• Knowledge of tunnelling interfaces including shafts, sprayed concrete linings, and underground structures.
• Understanding of buildability and construction methodologies.
• Experience using Tekla, Revit, or Robot Structural Analysis is advantageous.
• Experience managing design risk and design assurance processes.
• Experience leading major design frameworks and multidisciplinary teams.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 10+ years experience within infrastructure, structural, temporary works or tunnelling design.
• Understanding of Eurocodes, BS standards, and UK infrastructure requirements.
• Working towards or holding Chartered status with ICE or IStructE depending on level.
• Demonstrable leadership delivering complex UK infrastructure schemes.