Principal Design Engineer

Principal Design Engineer

Posted Today by Kintec Global Recruitment

£650 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Principal Design Engineer / Design Lead role is a senior technical leadership position focused on influencing design standards and delivery within the water and utilities sector. The position involves leading multidisciplinary design teams and driving BIM and digital design initiatives. This contract role is based in Manchester and offers a competitive daily rate. The successful candidate will play a key role in long-term programme work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading multidisciplinary design teams
  • Approving design outputs and standards
  • Driving BIM and digital design
  • Supporting delivery and governance

Key Skills:

  • Strong multidisciplinary design background
  • Experience leading teams
  • Chartered Engineer preferred

Salary (Rate): £650/day

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Principal Design Engineer / Design Lead - Contract

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Sector: Water / Utilities

Contract Type: Contract

Salary: £500–£650/day (Outside IR35)

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Senior technical leadership role
  • Influence design standards and delivery
  • Long-term programme work

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading multidisciplinary design teams
  • Approving design outputs and standards
  • Driving BIM and digital design
  • Supporting delivery and governance

Requirements

  • Strong multidisciplinary design background
  • Experience leading teams
  • Chartered Engineer preferred