Principal Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Engineer in Civil & Structural Engineering to lead innovative rail and infrastructure projects. This role offers the chance to influence significant developments like CrossRail and HS2 while providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions, where your expertise will shape the future of transport. With competitive compensation and opportunities for career progression, this is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous bonus structure

Career progression

Opportunity to work on iconic projects

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in civil/structural engineering, ideally in rail or infrastructure.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng, MICE, or MIStructE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and structural analysis of railway structures and highways.
• Oversee structural assessments and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Team Management

Technical Leadership

Project Management

Mentoring

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng, MICE, or MIStructE)

Tools

LUSAS

MIDAS

ABAQUS

Job description

Principal Engineer – Civil & Structural (Rail & Infrastructure)

Location: London UK

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Why Join Us?

This is more than just an engineering consultancy role—it’s an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that delivers cutting-edge solutions on some of the UK’s most prestigious rail and infrastructure projects. If you are passionate about shaping the future of transport and infrastructure, this role offers the perfect platform to make a real impact.

The Role

Seeking a Principal Engineer (Civil & Structural) to take a leading role in the design and delivery of high-profile rail and infrastructure projects. From bridges and railway stations to highways and depots, this position offers the chance to drive technical excellence and innovation in infrastructure design.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Leading and managing the design and structural analysis of railway structures, bridges, stations, depots, and highways.
2. Overseeing structural assessments, finite element analysis (FEA), and independent design reviews to ensure safety and compliance.
3. Providing technical leadership to engineers while mentoring and developing junior team members.
4. Ensuring compliance with Network Rail, Eurocodes, British Standards, AASHTO, UIC, and CDM regulations.
5. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors to deliver projects efficiently and effectively.
6. Managing budgets, timelines, and project delivery to a high standard.
7. Supporting business development through bid preparation and client engagement.

What’s Needed to Succeed?

• Chartered Engineer (CEng, MICE, or MIStructE) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in civil/structural engineering, ideally in rail or infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in LUSAS, MIDAS, ABAQUS, or similar finite element analysis tools.
• Proven experience in managing teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Track record in delivering high-profile rail and infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of UK rail standards (NR, RSSB) and CDM regulations.

What’s on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on iconic projects like CrossRail, HS2, and national infrastructure schemes.
• Competitive salary, generous bonus structure, and flexible working.
• Career progression within a leading consultancy with global reach.