Principal Design Engineer in Luton

Energy Jobline CVL; Luton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Watford is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to provide technical leadership across temporary works solutions and integrate designs into project delivery.

The successful candidate will hold a Civil/Structural Engineering degree, with Chartered status (CEng) or working towards it, and demonstrated experience in temporary works design using AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla Tedds and STAAD Pro. Salary up to £75,000 plus package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Civil/Structural Engineering required.
• CEng status or working towards chartership preferred.
• Experience in structural engineering and temporary works design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of temporary and permanent works packages.
• Develop, review and approve engineering calculations, drawings, specifications and design deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership on temporary works including support systems, excavations, formwork, falsework, lifting operations and working platforms.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet programme, safety and operation requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Site inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's degree desirable

CEng status or working towards

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla Tedds

STAAD Pro

Job description

Principal Design Engineer
Watford
Up to £75,000 + Package

The Role

As Principal Design Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across temporary works solutions, working closely with project teams, permanent works designers, specialist subcontractors and site teams to ensure designs are safe, practical, compliant and fully integrated into project delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design and engineering of temporary and permanent works packages.
• Developing, reviewing and approving engineering calculations, drawings, specifications and design deliverables.
• Providing technical leadership on temporary works including support systems, excavations, formwork, falsework, lifting operations and working platforms.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure designs meet programme, operational and safety requirements.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.
• Undertaking site visits and inspections to validate designs and resolve technical issues during construction.
• Participating in temporary works coordination meetings, risk assessments, constructability reviews and design reviews.
• Ensuring designs comply with CDM regulations, British Standards, industry guidance and company procedures.
• Identifying opportunities to improve design efficiency, buildability, safety and project delivery.
• Keeping up to date with developments in temporary works engineering, construction methodologies and industry best practice.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

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

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to take a senior technical position with a major UK infrastructure contractor, providing engineering leadership across complex civil engineering projects.

You will have the opportunity to influence design solutions from concept through to construction, working alongside experienced project and engineering teams while playing a key role in delivering safe, efficient and buildable temporary works solutions.