Principal Design Engineer

ERSG Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ERSG Ltd. is seeking an experienced Temporary Works Engineer to ensure safe, compliant designs for major projects. You will collaborate with site teams, project managers and designers, providing technical guidance and mentorship while aligning temporary works with construction delivery plans.

The role requires a solid background in temporary works, strong leadership, and excellent communication to manage multiple design and site activities. A Chartered status or progress toward it is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership.
• Significant experience in structural engineering and temporary works design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla Tedds, STAAD Pro.
• Knowledge of BS standards and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior engineers.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to validate design assumptions.
• Lead temporary works coordination meetings, risk assessments, and design reviews.
• Ensure temporary works designs integrate into project delivery plans.
• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, buildability, and safety.

Skills

Mentorship

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Design reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's degree desirable

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla Tedds

STAAD Pro

Job description

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including site teams, project managers, permanent works designers, and specialist subcontractors, to ensure designs meet operational, programme, and safety requirements. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior engineers and designers. Conduct site visits and inspections to validate design assumptions, assess compliance, and resolve technical issues during construction. Participate in temporary works coordination meetings, risk assessments, constructability reviews, and design reviews. Ensure temporary works designs are fully integrated into project delivery plans and comply with CDM regulations, industry standards, and company procedures. Support innovation and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance design efficiency, buildability, and safety performance. Keep up to date with the latest developments in temporary works engineering, construction methodologies, and industry best practice.

Person Specification

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is desirable.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively working towards chartership.
• Significant experience in structural engineering and temporary works design within the civil engineering or construction industry.
• Strong understanding of temporary works procedures, governance, and design requirements in accordance with relevant British Standards and industry guidance.
• Experience designing a range of temporary works solutions, including excavations, retaining systems, foundations, working platforms, formwork, falsework, and lifting arrangements.
• Proficiency in engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla Tedds, STAAD Pro, or equivalent analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and site constraints associated with major infrastructure projects.
• Proven leadership capability with the ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and build strong relationships across project teams.
• A proactive approach to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit