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Principal Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A large Civil Engineering Contractor with a £134 million turnover is seeking a Principal Engineer in Leeds to oversee the design team.
  • The role requires a minimum of 8 years' experience and expertise in structural, temporary works, and geotechnical engineering, particularly in the tunnelling and infrastructure sectors.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000 depending on experience, along with excellent benefits including 23 days of holiday and hybrid working options.
  • Candidates must hold a degree of CEng status and have a strong background in producing and checking designs, as well as managing teams.
  • The Principal Engineer will also provide technical guidance to junior engineers and ensure all designs comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

A large Civil Engineering Contractor with a £134million turnover are looking for a Principal Engineer to oversee the design team and assist the Design Manager with structural, temporary works and geotechnical experience in Leeds. They're looking for an experienced individual to work on projects within the tunnelling industry as well as above ground structures and large Infrastructure projects. They offer a variety of excellent work and lifestyle benefits, along with hybrid working options and a competitive salary of up to £75,000 DOE.

The most successful Principal Engineer will be degree of CEng status with a minimum of 8 years' experience capable of producing designs and checking of others work as well as management. The Principal Engineer will have expertise in underground structures / tunnelling temporary works and complex Infrastructure projects.

Principle Engineer Salary & Benefits
  • Salary: £65k-£75k
  • 23 day's holiday plus 8 days Bank Holidays
  • Discretional company bonus
  • Hybrid working after initial settling in period
  • Car Allowance possible for a Senior Engineer
  • Life insurance 4 x salary
  • Additional Perks
  • Pension 5 % company 4% employee
Principle Engineer Job Overview
  • Provide technical support to the sectors of the business
  • Support tendering developing construction methodology,
  • Lead the projects through the preconstruction design phase producing designs, as well as provide technical support through the construction phase supporting the site teams.
  • Lead and manage design teams in delivering high-quality engineering solutions for major projects.
  • Liaise with external consultant
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior design engineers.
  • Ensure all designs meet safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
  • Oversee the integration of design changes, addressing any technical challenges that arise during project development.
  • Participate in client meetings and support business development through technical input.
Principle Engineer Job Requirements
  • BEng or MEng level in Civil and/or Structural Engineering
  • Chartership statue CEng with the ICE or IStructE
  • 8 + years' experience with expertise in underground structures / large Infrastructure projects
  • Design consultancy environment.
  • Technical skill with accomplished structural design skills and geotechnical knowledge
  • Ability to help support, mentor and develop junior engineers within the team
  • Sound knowledge with CDM H&S regulations.
  • Excellent written English language and grammar

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.

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