Principal/Associate/Associate Director/Director

Expedition Engineering Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Company pension

Job summary

Expedition Engineering Ltd, part of the Useful Simple Trust, is seeking senior engineers for the Infrastructure Performance Consultants team at Principal/Associate/Associate Director/Director level. You will provide client advisory, lead advisory commissions, and help shape major infrastructure delivery.

The role combines engineering credibility with a consulting mindset in a hybrid London setting. Chartered civil/structural engineers with management or technical consulting experience are

Qualifications

• Chartered membership with IStructE, ICE, or an equivalent professional body.
• Experience in consultancy or advisory roles at director level.
• Background in major civils delivery or manufacturing/process engineering is a plus.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients and lead advisory commissions.
• Develop and manage client workshops and technical calls.
• Navigate complex project environments and commercial management.

Skills

Consulting & advisory experience

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) with IStructE/ICE

Tools

Digital tools: Python/Excel scripting

Job description

Location

London (Hybrid working - min 2-3 days in office/week)

Level

Principal/Associate/Associate Director/Director

Background

Chartered Civil or Structural Engineers with Management/Technical Consulting Experience

Package

Competitive salary (DOE) + B Corp + Employee Benefit Trust, private healthcare and much more.

Ready to shape the future of major infrastructure? Bring your engineering expertise to client advisory – we're always on the lookout for talented people.

Infrastructure Performance Consultants (Principal, Associate & Associate Director)

At Expedition Engineering (part of the Useful Simple Trust), our engineering-led strategic advisory team transforms how major capital programmes operate. We help them improve efficiency, boost productivity, adopt industrialised construction, and cut carbon, waste, and error at scale. We are always on the look-out to hire talented people – across a range of engineering backgrounds, including civil, structural, manufacturing, mechanical...wherever in the value chain you come from.

What You Will Bring

We are seeking individuals who combine deep engineering credibility with a consulting mindset. You are likely a Chartered Engineer who has moved beyond standard design delivery to advise clients, solve systemic delivery challenges, and lead advisory commissions. A background in major civils delivery or manufacturing/process engineering would be viewed positively (although is not essential if there is something else that you offer).

Core Background & Capabilities

• Technical & Professional Grounding: Chartered membership with IStructE, ICE, or an equivalent professional body, built on a strong engineering foundation.
• Consulting & Advisory Experience: An interest in, or at director level, proven experience operating in a consultancy or advisory environment—beyond traditional design office delivery. You understand client dynamics, commercial management, and how to navigate complex project environments.
• Communication: An ability to communicate with clarity, with a track record of authoring clear, concise technical reports, client briefs, or strategy documents. You are equally confident presenting to your seniors in a formal setting as you are leading collaborative client workshops or technical calls.
• Industry Frameworks: Familiarity with modern delivery frameworks such as the Construction Playbook, Project 13, NIC guidance, or Lean process improvements.
• Digital Capabilities (Nice to Have): While core civil/structural and consulting capabilities are essential, an interest or skill in digital tools, Python/Excel scripting, data visualization, or production system modelling is a fantastic multiplier.

Why Join Expedition's IPC Team?

• Influence at the Highest Level: You will have the opportunity to directly shape multi-billion-pound capital programmes, advising senior leaders on how to deliver infrastructure faster, leaner, and greener. Our clients include HS2, Network Rail, National Highways, the environment agency, energy programmes and water companies.
• Work with World-Leading Experts: Join an interdisciplinary team of thought leaders across engineering, sustainability, process improvement, and DfMA.
• Fast-Track Progression: As an established senior team within an agile SME, we offer direct access to leadership opportunities, BD involvement, and commission ownership to advance your career.
• Purpose-Driven Culture: We are a certified B Corp, Social Enterprise, and Employee Benefit Trust. Our profits are shared equitably and reinvested into research, social, and environmental causes.

What We Offer

• Flexible & Hybrid Working: 37.5 hours per week with hybrid working and the option of a compressed 9-day fortnight.
• Generous Benefits: Private medical insurance (for you and your family), life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, and a company pension scheme starting at 6%.
• Professional Development: Mentoring, personal development programmes, and continuous learning embedded in a coaching culture.
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Service Recognition Awards.

Diversity Statement: The Useful Simple Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups in engineering and construction.