Principal Civil/Structural Engineer (Hybrid)

Cowi; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowi is seeking a Principal Engineer (Civil/Structural) for Derby/Glasgow/York/London with office/home hybrid working. You will lead underground structures projects, review and mentor engineers, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across sectors.

This role involves client liaison, bid support, and delivering high-quality design and checks. You will oversee project delivery, manage budgets, and collaborate with global studios, shaping solutions for complex tunneling and civil infrastructure

Qualifications

• Chartered Status (IEng/CEng) with professional registration
• Experience on civil/structural infrastructure projects, underground structures or tunnels (UK or international)
• Proven ability to lead and mentor multi-disciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Check and assess projects across a wide range of engineering structures.
• Coordinate delivery to time and budget with high technical quality.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians in project teams.
• Identify opportunities to collaborate with global teams including Engineering Design Centres and remote working integration.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and recognise business opportunities.
• Assist with bids/tenders and support Directors on business development.
• Produce engineering design, assessment or checking work including calculations and reports.
• Manage commercial and financial aspects of projects.

Skills

Chartered Status

Team leadership

Underground structures

Job description

Cowi is seeking a Principal Engineer (Civil/Structural) for Derby/Glasgow/York/London with office/home hybrid working. You will lead underground structures projects, review and mentor engineers, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across sectors.

This role involves client liaison, bid support, and delivering high-quality design and checks. You will oversee project delivery, manage budgets, and collaborate with global studios, shaping solutions for complex tunneling and civil infrastructure