Principal Engineer (Temporary Works)

AmcoGiffen; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in Scotland is seeking a motivated Principal Design Engineer for Temporary Works. The successful candidate will be integral in developing technical solutions for engineering projects and frameworks, leading a design team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring junior staff. Minimum qualifications include IEng/CEng and experience in rail project environments. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, fostering a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Company Car or Car Allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 3 volunteering days

Company contributory Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Generous Employee referral scheme

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Safe and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Principal Design Engineer in a rail environment.
• Chartered Member of a relevant Professional Body.
• Sentinel Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence in both AC and DC.
• Technical design experience for civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical Temporary Works solutions for projects.
• Lead the design team in the development of design philosophies.
• Check and approve design deliverables.
• Mentor team members and manage department activities.

Skills

Technical design leadership

CDM Regulations compliance

Mentoring and coaching

Client management

Civil engineering knowledge

Rail project experience

Education

IEng / CEng qualification

Chartered membership (e.g. ICE / IStructE)

Tools

Civil engineering software

Job description

Job Title: Principal Design Engineer - Temporary Works

Location: Cumbernauld, Scotland

Job Type: Full-time

About Us

AmcoGiffen is a leading provider of engineering services. The in-house design team consists of specialist designers at various levels of competency responsible for design engineering on a variety of civils, rail and engineering projects and frameworks and are excited to be expanding with specialist temporary works designers required in Scotland.

Job Summary

As a Principal Design Engineer, you will play a key role in developing technical Temporary Works solutions for a portfolio of engineering projects and frameworks throughout rail and non-rail infrastructure maintenance and improvement works. You will be involved in shaping and developing the temporary works design team in Scotland and deliver high-quality designs that meet our clients' needs and exceed their expectations.

This is a lead role within the In‑house Design Team, responsible for the technical aspects of engineering projects in addition to programming, resource allocation, budgetary control, managing customer satisfaction, reviews, coaching and recruitment. As Principal Design Engineer, your day to day role will include :

• Provide definitive technical guidance and leadership on engineering solutions
• Lead the resolution of any compliances with CDM Regulations.
• Define the brief, enabling the progression of innovative development of unambiguous engineering solutions from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Lead the development of design philosophies of engineering solutions, ensuring appropriate documentation is in place.
• Hold the CRE (Design) role on Network Rail schemes, over a varied range of projects including multi‑disciplinary schemes.
• Check and approve design deliverables, including Designer’s Risk Assessments and Decision Logs.
• Be the lead representative at meetings with internal and / or external Clients and Stakeholders.
• Ensure work is delivered within the team’s financial, quality and programme targets.
• Provide strong leadership and motivation of teams, carrying out scheduled performance and development reviews for direct reports.
• Mentor and coach team members, and input in to succession planning.
• Keep Clients informed of costs or implications of change in a timely manner, and address any Queries / disputes which may arise.
• Assist the Head of Design in the management of the department.
• Promote a culture of excellence in AmcoGiffen Design & Engineering towards its customers.

Requirements

• To excel in this role, you will have previous experience as a Principal Design Engineer for Temprary Works, in a rail project environment.
• Minimum IEng / CEng level of education.
• Chartered Member of a relevant Professional Body. (e.g. ICE / IStructE)
• Sentinel Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence in both AC and DC.
• Civil engineering project design experience – i.e. bridges, structures, stations, platforms etc.
• Significant experience in technical design for rail, civils associated Temporary Works.
• Candidates from a rail / civil & structural engineering design background with experience in client, contractor or consultancy organisations will be considered.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary negotiable depending on experience
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Up to 3 volunteering days
• Company contributory Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
• Generous Employee referral scheme
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• A safe and supportive work environment
• Employee forums for feedback and discussion

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced Temporary Works, Principal Design Engineer looking for a new challenge, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you.