Job Description

Overview

We are proud to be one of the UK’s fastest-growing civil engineering businesses, committed to delivering exceptional results while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. At our core, we are a community built on ambition, integrity, and care for our people.

This is your chance to join a company that not only focuses professional growth but also values well-being and innovation. As a Principal Engineer, you'll be at the epicentre of exciting, complex projects that shape the future of civil engineering. You will lead with impact, apply your technical expertise, and help build a more sustainable future.

If you're seeking a role where your leadership and technical prowess can thrive, combined with clear progression opportunities and a culture of inclusion, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing technical leadership throughout preconstruction phases, from feasibility studies to tender submissions and final handovers.
• Developing innovative engineering strategies, methodologies, and risk mitigation plans to ensure project success.
• Leading buildability reviews, value engineering efforts, and risk assessments to enhance project outcomes.
• Approving both temporary and permanent works in collaboration with subcontractors, designers, and suppliers.
• Championing sustainability by driving low-carbon designs, materials efficiency and modern construction methods.
• Translating client or project needs into bespoke technical services and presenting proposals.
• Acting as Principal Designer in compliance with CDM Regulations, where needed.
• Mentoring, coaching, and developing junior engineers to build technical capabilities across the team.
• Representing the organisation at key meetings, design reviews, client presentations, and industry events.
• Embedding lessons from completed projects into preconstruction processes to fuel continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards accreditation with ICE, IStructE, or an equivalent body.
• Strong technical expertise in engineering practices, construction techniques, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in design software like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, or alternatives.
• Demonstrated experience in CDM compliance, risk management, and technical assurance processes such as design and buildability reviews.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical concepts into actionable guidance.
• History of successfully leading diverse multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience with both client engagement and stakeholder collaboration.

Day-to-Day

Your typical workday will involve a dynamic balance of leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and technical expertise:

1. Morning Planning & Coordination:

   • Leading project reviews to ensure alignment and progress on engineering designs.
   • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and responding to client updates or challenges.

2. Technical Reviews & Documentation:

   • Conducting buildability assessments, identifying risks, and proposing sustainable design solutions.
   • Reviewing or revising technical drawings, plans, and CAD models.

3. Collaboration:

   • Facilitating workshops with designers, subcontractors, and suppliers to assess engineering feasibility.
   • Meeting with stakeholders to address concerns, share insights, or align on project objectives.

4. Mentorship & Team Development:

   • Coaching junior engineers, reviewing their project contributions, and promoting their professional development.

5. Representational Duties:

   • Attending client presentations, contributing to design discussions, and staying informed on latest industry practices by representing the organisation at key events.