Principal Design Engineer

Morson Talent; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to lead complex infrastructure projects. This role requires strong leadership and technical skills in engineering. You will mentor teams and ensure high standards in design and sustainability. Join a collaborative environment with excellent benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Leading pension scheme with double-matched contributions

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large infrastructure or treatment projects.
• Proven ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams on major projects.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory and operational requirements.
• Mentor and support engineers across disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in engineering

Job description

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Principal Design Engineer – Infrastructure & Environmental Projects

Are you a senior engineering professional ready to lead the delivery of complex infrastructure and environmental design projects?

Our client, a nationally recognised organisation with a major capital investment programme aimed at improving treatment facilities, environmental outcomes, and long-term infrastructure resilience. With a growing internal design capability and over 300 technical specialists, we’re looking for a Principal Design Engineer to help shape and deliver innovative, sustainable solutions across a diverse portfolio.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Principal Design Engineer, you’ll lead multidisciplinary design teams and provide technical direction on major infrastructure and treatment-related projects. Whether your expertise is in civil, mechanical, electrical, or process engineering, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring designs meet the highest standards for safety, performance, and sustainability.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design process from early feasibility through to detailed design
• Ensuring designs meet regulatory, technical, and operational requirements
• Mentoring and supporting engineers across disciplines
• Championing innovation and sustainable engineering practices
• Working collaboratively with internal teams and external delivery partners
• Acting as a senior technical authority within your field of expertise

What You’ll Bring

We’re seeking an experienced design engineer who brings both deep technical knowledge and strong leadership capability.

You’ll also have:

• A degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, or process) or a related field
• Chartered status or working towards (e.g., ICE, IMechE, IET, IChemE)
• Experience delivering large infrastructure or treatment projects
• A solid understanding of industry design standards and regulatory frameworks
• Proven ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience within the water or utilities sectors is advantageous but not essential — your ability to lead and deliver high-quality designs is what counts.

What’s In It For You?

This role offers far more than a job — it's a chance to help drive meaningful infrastructure change while progressing your career in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Benefits include:

• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days)
• Leading pension scheme with double-matched contributions (up to 15%)
• Electric vehicle scheme and exclusive retail discounts
• Family-friendly policies and two paid volunteering days per year

Lead the design of a better future.

Apply now and bring your expertise to projects that make a real-world difference.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Design

• Industries

  Air, Water, and Waste Program Management, Water, Waste, Steam, and Air Conditioning Services, and Utilities

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