Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer

Competitive Salary

As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and technical oversight for engineering projects. You will guide project teams, liaise with clients, and ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects on time and budget. This role involves building strong client relationships, as well as driving business development and innovation.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis for major infrastructure projects.
• Development of conceptual designs and producing engineering designs, drawings and reports in accordance with project requirements and ensuring technical compliance.
• Provide technical oversight and approval for complex solutions.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams and ensure project compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Manage project teams, ensuring deliverables are on time and within budget
• Build strong client relationships and secure new business opportunities.
• Guide and mentor senior engineers, providing technical and managerial support.
• Oversee the financial management and profitability of projects
• Contribute to business development and secure new projects through client engagement and proposal writing.
• Represent the company in industry events and technical publications.
• Attend meetings representing the team as well as representing the company in industry events and technical publications.

Person Specification

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ICE or IStructE accredited course.

Chartered Engineer with ICE or IStructE, or Proved track record acting as Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE)

Skills

• Exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and client development skills.
• Strong business acumen with a focus on project profitability and delivery.
• Ability to manage complex projects and large multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional client management and negotiation skills.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and clients to ensure successful project execution.

Experience: 8+ years of experience in relevant discipline with a successful track record of leading and delivering high-profile projects.

Personal Attributes

• Aptitude to work on your own initiative, be proactive and take responsibility.
• The initiative, a flexible approach, and the ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic, hardworking and a positive outlook and approachable manner
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt Operate in a fast-paced and dynamic multi-tasking environment

Additional Responsibilities

• A full clean driving license would be an advantage Sentinal Track Safety - PTS holder
• Demonstratable experienced in bridge design, utilising UK and EC design standards and Codes of Practice
• Capable in the use of bridge design software including FEA packages
• Familiar with BIM strategy and implementation
• Familiar with Autodesk (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and Bentley (MicroStation) software.