Principal Engineer

Navartis; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary consultancy firm in London is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead their Rail Infrastructure Engineering team. In this leadership role, you will manage project teams, oversee project standards, and maintain client relationships. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in civil/structural engineering, chartered status, and expertise in rail sector projects. This position offers a dynamic environment with ample growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in civil / structural engineering, ideally within the Rail sector.
• Proven track record in leading projects and teams with strong financial management skills.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes and Network Rail standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams, providing technical support.
• Supervise and approve technical reports and drawings.
• Conduct inspections and site visits.

Skills

Civil / structural engineering experience

Technical leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Structural analysis software knowledge

Commercial awareness

Effective communication

Education

Chartered or Incorporated status (ICE or IStructE)

Relevant degree in engineering

Tools

Tekla Tedds

MIDAS

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Principal Engineer - Rail Structures

I am working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy firm that is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Principal Engineer to join their growing Rail Infrastructure Engineering team. This is an opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a vibrant and expanding team working on a diverse range of projects in the Rail, Maritime, and Asset Management sectors.

This role will give you the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects and structures such as Station Development, AFA Schemes, Bridge Design and Renewal Schemes. The role requires a combination of strong technical expertise, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. It offers an excellent career progression path and the chance to be part of a company that fosters innovation and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Take on responsibility as technical lead and relating to project management as and when required.
• Lead and manage project teams, providing technical support and guidance.
• Mentor and gain an understanding of the technical knowledge of colleagues.
• Oversee a project scope of works, budget, programme ensuring that they are delivered to the highest standards.
• Prepare fee proposals, contributing to the tender process and agree on a project scope with clients. You will be taking the lead or supporting in all aspects of tenders which includes producing and delivering presentations.
• Manage key client relationships, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and continuous business development.
• Be responsible for the financial, technical and project management on various rail projects.
• Supervise and approve technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments and method statements.
• Observe that designs comply with relevant design standards and health & safety regulations, ensuring that all deliverables are compliant.
• Conduct and lead inspections and site visits, liaising with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead regular design reviews ensuring coordination between design disciplines.
• Coordinate and ensure that the production of specification and drawings are done to the highest standards.
• Oversee the quality assurance of all technical outputs, ensuring that they meet both internal and client standards and specifications.
• Actively engage in identifying new business opportunities, developing proposals, and participating in client meetings to promote the firm's capabilities.

Experience / Skills Required

• Minimum 8 years of experience in civil / structural engineering, ideally within the Rail sector and on infrastructure projects.
• Chartered or Incorporated status (ICE or IStructE).
• Experience as a CRE(D) is essential.
• Proven track record in leading projects and teams with strong financial management skills.
• Extensive design experience in the Rail sector and other infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes, Network Rail standards, British Standards and relevant engineering assurance processes.
• Strong knowledge of Network Rail Engineering assurance processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of structural analysis software (e.g., Tekla Tedds, Tekla Structural Designer, MIDAS), S-frame 3D, Robot, SuperStress, MIDAS, LUSas etc.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budgeting and contract management.
• Effective communication skills with a client-facing role.
• Proficiency in using MS Office based software is essential.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary design coordination and integration.
• A good understanding of commercial awareness (profit & loss, budgeting, contract management) is desirable but not essential.
• Proven experience of delivering projects to time and budget.
• Demonstrable line management experience.
• A good working knowledge of CDM regulations.