Principal Structural Design Engineer Rail

Randstad Cpe London; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Chartered Principal Structural Engineer to take ownership of a new business stream focused on minor works and reactive maintenance. This role requires excellent design skills, a strong technical background, and the ability to lead a team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for mentorship and a valid UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for career progression.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer qualification is mandatory.
• Ability to lead technical delivery and manage projects effectively.
• Valid UK driving licence and own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspections and condition surveys.
• Manage project programming and cost control.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers as the stream grows.

Skills

Strong technical design and checking skills

Leadership and project management

Adaptability

Client management

Resilience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

Job description

Are You a Chartered Principal Structural Engineer with Excellent Design Skills?

Are You Ready to Take Ownership and Build Your Own Team?

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + overtime payments
Location: You could be based anywhere south of Birmingham. You will need to be willing to travel to site up to 4 days a week for the first 6 months, sites are across the Southeast.
This role will involve weekend/night work (overtime pay provided)
Interview process: 1 stage, highly technical interview

You will be joining a consultancy at a pivotal point, taking ownership of a new business stream dedicated to minor works and reactive maintenance.

As Principal Engineer, you will report directly to the Director and combine technical delivery, client management and project oversight with the responsibility of building and leading a new team. You will remain hands-on with inspections and design, but your role will move more quickly into leadership and management of the stream.

This role offers a rapid career path. You will have the autonomy to shape the business stream from day one, with the opportunity to recruit junior support after probation and progress towards Associate and Associate Director.

The Role

• Lead Hidden Critical Element inspections, reactive maintenance inspections, condition surveys and dilapidation surveys.
• Carry out inspections of bridges, stations, canopies, infrastructure buildings, maritime structures and highways assets.
• Prepare and check inspection reports and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and check repair and strengthening designs, structural calculations, Designer’s Risk Assessments and assurance forms.
• Oversee drawings and models produced using AutoCAD, MicroStation and/or Revit.
• Prepare project documentation including specifications, health and safety documentation and registers.
• Manage project programming, cost control and delivery to agreed time, budget and quality.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers as the stream grows.

Essential Requirements

• Chartered Engineer (mandatory).
• Strong technical design and checking skills gained in a consultancy environment.
• Proven ability to lead technical delivery and manage projects.
• Valid UK driving licence and own vehicle.
• Ability to obtain a PTS card.
• Ambitious and motivated by the opportunity to create and lead a new team.
• Adaptable, proactive and resilient.
• A natural leader, able to balance hands-on work with client management.

Required Qualifications

• None