Principal Engineer - Temporary Works

Ceto Talent; Burtonwood; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceto Talent is recruiting a Principal Engineer - Temporary Works for a leading UK infrastructure contractor. The role provides technical leadership across energy, gas and pipeline projects, with hybrid working from a Warrington location.

You will mentor engineers, govern temporary works design, review complex calculations and ensure BS 5975 compliance, while supporting tender through to construction.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with civil/structural degree.
• Extensive temp works design and management experience.
• Strong knowledge of BS 5975.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes and other standards.
• Experience reviewing complex engineering calculations and drawings.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Knowledge of governance and construction risk.
• Hydrocarbon facilities experience preferred.
• Mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design review and approval of temporary works.
• Act as the Temporary Works Design Authority and technical advisor.
• Ensure compliance with BS 5975 and company procedures.
• Develop and maintain temporary works standards, specifications and guidance.
• Review complex engineering calculations and drawings.
• Provide technical support during project planning and construction.
• Work with PMs, Construction Managers and Design Teams to identify requirements early.
• Manage technical risks and mitigation measures.
• Mentor graduate and junior engineers.
• Support incident investigations and lessons learned.
• Liaise with external designers, consultants and contractors.
• Support bid submissions with technical input and innovative construction methods.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Governance

Risk management

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Civil or Structural Engineering degree

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent / Contract

Principal Engineer - Temporary Works - Major Energy Infrastructure

Location: Warrington Office / Hybrid working arrangement

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience + Benefits

Contract option: Negotiable depending on experience

Start: ASAP

I'm recruiting a Principal Engineer - Temporary Works on behalf of a leading UK infrastructure contractor delivering major energy, gas transmission and distribution projects.

This is a senior technical position created to strengthen the company's internal engineering function and reduce its reliance on external design consultants. You will provide technical leadership and governance for temporary works across a growing portfolio of gas, pipeline, AGI, power and wider energy infrastructure projects.

You will act as the organisation's subject matter expert for temporary works, supporting projects from tender and design through to construction. You will also mentor the existing temporary works team and enable more complex designs to be completed in-house.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design review and approval of all temporary works.
• Act as the Temporary Works Design Authority and technical advisor.
• Ensure compliance with BS 5975 and company procedures.
• Develop and maintain temporary works standards, specifications and guidance.
• Review complex engineering calculations and drawings.
• Provide technical support during project planning and construction.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers and Design Teams to identify temporary works requirements early.
• Manage technical risks and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.
• Mentor graduate and junior engineers.
• Support incident investigations and implement lessons learned.
• Liaise with external designers, consultants and contractors.
• Support bid submissions by providing technical input and innovative construction methodologies.

Experience Required

• Chartered Engineer (CEng).
• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Extensive experience in temporary works design and management.
• Strong knowledge of BS 5975.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes and other BSI standards.
• Experience reviewing and approving complex engineering calculations and drawings.
• Experience leading or supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of engineering governance, technical assurance and construction risk.
• Experience within hydrocarbon facilities would be preferable.
• Previous experience mentoring junior engineers would be beneficial.

  This is an excellent opportunity to take technical ownership across a growing Energy Business, improve internal engineering capability and support the delivery of increasingly complex infrastructure projects.

  Please note: If you are a contractor and interested in this position, please still apply, as we can consider contractors for the role. However, the preference is permanent hiring first.