Principal Engineer

Job Title: Principal Engineer

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000Location: Hybrid working (Offices in London and YorkTeam: Infrastructure Engineering (with focus on Rail)Sector: Rail

About the Role:

Capilaux is hiring for a motivated and ambitious Principal Engineer to join a leading Rail team, with the opportunity to support the wider Infrastructure Engineering teamo junior engineers. You will work on a diverse range of projects including Station Developments, AFA Schemes, Bridge Design, and Renewal Schemes, with clear career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Act as Technical Lead and Project Manager as needed, with full autonomy in tasks and responsibilities.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and support engineers, helping to develop their technical skills and knowledge.
• Client Relations: Manage key client relationships, undertake site inspections, and participate in client meetings.
• Project Management: Define project scope, budget, and program, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently.
• Design & Quality Assurance: Supervise, approve, and deliver technical reports, designs, and calculations in line with required standards.
• Business Development: Contribute to proposals, tenders, and presentations to promote company services to existing and potential clients.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience: Minimum 8 years in civil/structural engineering (preferably within the Rail sector).
• Professional Qualifications: Chartered or Incorporated status with ICE or IStructE.
• Key Experience:
  • CRE(D) experience.
  • Project leadership and financial management.
  • Extensive design experience, especially in Rail and Infrastructure projects.
  • Knowledge of Network Rail and railway industry standards (Eurocodes, British Standards).
  • Experience with structural analysis software (Tekla Tedds, Robot, MIDAS, etc.).
• Additional Skills:
  • Strong communication and client-facing abilities.
  • Proven line management experience.
  • Knowledge of CDM regulations and health & safety standards.

Benefits & Initiatives:

• Incentive Scheme
• Car Benefit Scheme
• Flexible & Hybrid Working
• Health Insurance (cash plan)
• Life Assurance
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Generous Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Annual Leave (with options to buy, sell, and carry over)
• Employee Introduction Awards
• Professional Qualification Support