Principal Temporary Works Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Hybrid working options

Training and development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Principal Temporary Works Engineer in Bristol to lead the design and delivery of temporary works schemes. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and work with clients, contractors and other design disciplines to deliver complex projects.

The role offers a pathway to Chartered status and a competitive salary with hybrid working options. Ideal candidates will combine technical excellence with a commercial mindset and a proven track record in

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Significant experience in temporary works design and engineering.
• Strong knowledge of BS, Eurocodes and industry guidance.
• Excellent technical and problem-solving abilities.
• Confidence to communicate with clients, contractors and senior stakeholders.
• Chartered status or clear pathway towards Chartership advantageous.
• Commercial mindset and ambition to grow the consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of temporary works solutions from concept to completion.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to engineers.
• Review and approve designs, calculations and technical documentation.
• Work closely with clients, contractors and other design disciplines.
• Identify practical and innovative solutions to complex temporary works problems.
• Support business development and build strong client relationships.
• Help shape the growth and technical reputation of the consultancy.

Skills

Temporary works design

Client communication

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Mentoring

Commercial mindset

Chartered pathway

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Principal Temporary Works Engineer

Bristol | Consultancy | Salary up to £65,000

Ready to take your temporary works expertise to the next level?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Principal Engineer to join a successful and forward-thinking engineering consultancy in Bristol.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Principal Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, working closely with clients and contractors, and having a genuine influence on the successful delivery of major projects.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll take the technical lead on a diverse portfolio of temporary works schemes, providing practical, innovative and commercially aware engineering solutions. You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of exciting projects, from complex structures and construction support schemes through to bespoke temporary works design.

The Role

As Principal Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design and delivery of temporary works solutions from concept through to completion.
• Providing technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to engineers within the team.
• Reviewing and approving designs, calculations and technical documentation.
• Working closely with clients, contractors and other design disciplines.
• Identifying practical and innovative solutions to challenging temporary works problems.
• Supporting business development and developing strong, long‑term client relationships.
• Helping shape the continued growth and technical reputation of the consultancy.

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from an experienced Principal Engineer with a strong background in temporary works, structural engineering or a closely related discipline.

You’ll ideally have:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Significant experience in temporary works design and engineering.
• Strong knowledge of relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and industry guidance.
• Excellent technical and problem‑solving abilities.
• The confidence to communicate with clients, contractors and senior stakeholders.
• Chartered status, or a clear pathway towards Chartership, would be advantageous.
• A commercial mindset and the ambition to play a key role in a growing consultancy.

What’s In It For You?

This consultancy understands that great people are the foundation of a great business, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary of up to £65,000, alongside an attractive benefits package.

You’ll also enjoy:

• Competitive salary up to £65,000.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Pension contribution.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Professional development and ongoing technical training.
• Support towards professional qualifications and Chartership.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression.
• A collaborative, friendly and technically driven working environment.
• The chance to work on varied and challenging projects rather than repetitive design work.
• A genuine opportunity to influence the direction and growth of the team.

Interested?

If you’re an ambitious temporary works specialist looking for your next challenge, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Join a consultancy where your technical expertise will be valued, your ideas will be heard and your career can continue to progress.