Principal Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in the water sector. This role involves developing innovative designs for construction projects, including shoring and foundations, while ensuring compliance with the highest standards. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with clients and consultants to drive project success. With a focus on integrating BIM and digital technologies, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment. If you're passionate about civil engineering and eager to take on new challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Chartered status (ICE or equivalent) is required.
• Proven experience in temporary works design and ground stability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop both temporary and permanent works designs for construction projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Temporary Works Design

Ground Stability Analysis

Structural Design

Geotechnical Works

BIM

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Revit

Infraworks

Navisworks

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced civil engineering Design Engineer looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience working within the water sector? If so, we may just have the right opportunity for you.

We are seeking a Principal Design Engineer to join a dynamic team working on a range of exciting construction projects. You will play a key role in developing both temporary and permanent works designs, including shoring, foundations, and ground stability analyses, for both tender and contract delivery stages.

As part of this role, you will provide technical leadership, mentor junior team members, and manage external design support. You will also collaborate closely with clients, internal teams, and external consultants, building strong relationships to drive successful project outcomes and identify new opportunities.

Key responsibilities include reviewing calculations and technical reports for compliance with relevant standards, ensuring design information is of the highest quality, and promoting the integration of BIM and CDE processes into all projects. You will actively stay updated on the latest advancements in design, digital technology, and new software.

What we're looking for:

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  Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with Chartered status (ICE or equivalent).

  
  




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  Proven experience in temporary works design and ground stability analysis.

  
  




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  Strong technical competency in structural design, geotechnical works, and BIM.

  
  




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  Excellent communication skills and experience managing design teams.

  
  




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  Experience with AutoCAD, Civils 3D, Revit, Infraworks, and Navisworks.

  
  

If this job sounds of interest, apply with a copy of your CV ASAP!

Aldwych Consulting values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.