Principal Design Engineer – Temporary Works Authority Lead

Sustainable Talent LTD; Warrington; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Sustainable Talent LTD is seeking a Principal Design Engineer for a 12-month contract in Warrington. You will act as the Temporary Works Design Authority, overseeing design reviews and technical submissions across complex energy projects from tender through to construction.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status, a civil or structural engineering degree, and extensive temporary works experience with leadership capabilities to mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with civil/structural background.
• Extensive temporary works design and management experience.
• Strong knowledge of BS 5975 and Eurocodes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead temporary works design reviews and approvals.
• Act as the technical authority for temporary works.
• Ensure compliance with BS 5975 and engineering standards.
• Manage technical risk and engineering assurance activities.
• Support construction teams with technical guidance.
• Contribute to tender submissions and construction methodologies.
• Liaise with project delivery teams, designers and contractors.

Skills

CEng

Temporary Works

Leadership

Mentoring

Eurocodes

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Job description

Sustainable Talent LTD is seeking a Principal Design Engineer for a 12-month contract in Warrington. You will act as the Temporary Works Design Authority, overseeing design reviews and technical submissions across complex energy projects from tender through to construction.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status, a civil or structural engineering degree, and extensive temporary works experience with leadership capabilities to mentor junior engineers.