Principal Design Engineer

NRL Recruitment; Garston; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a highly skilled Principal Design Engineer based in Garston. You will lead the delivery of safe, compliant engineering solutions for major civil infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Chartered Engineer status, and proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and Revit. Competitive salary and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible and hybrid working available

Qualifications

• Proven experience in scaffold and temporary works design.
• Strong knowledge of TG20:21, SG4:22, BS EN 12811.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations and site constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe and efficient engineering solutions on major civil infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership to design teams and site engineers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure designs meet project constraints.

Skills

Temporary works expertise

Scaffold design

Technical leadership

Construction sequencing

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

STAAD Pro

Tekla Tedds

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Design Engineer with expertise in temporary works and scaffold design. Based in Watford, you will lead the delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient engineering solutions on major civil infrastructure projects. This is a key role requiring both technical depth and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient engineering solutions on major civil infrastructure projects (temporary works and scaffold design).
• Provide technical leadership to design teams and site engineers to ensure design integrity and successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure designs meet project constraints, sequencing, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master\'s preferred).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively working towards it.
• Proven experience in scaffold and temporary works design, with strong knowledge of TG20:21, SG4:22, BS EN 12811.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and structural analysis software (e.g. STAAD Pro, Tekla Tedds).
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, CDM regulations, and site constraints.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible and hybrid working available.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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