Contract
Principal Design Engineer
Sustainable Talent
Great Sankey
Posted: 15 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 13 November 2026
Ref: 225726845
Principal Design Engineer - Temporary Works
-(Apply online only)/day
12-Month Contract
We are currently seeking an experienced Principal Design Engineer - Temporary Works to join a growing engineering and infrastructure business supporting major energy and utility projects across the UK. The successful candidate will act as the technical authority for temporary works and provide leadership throughout the project lifecycle.-
Key Responsibilities
- Lead temporary works design reviews and approvals.
- Act as the Temporary Works Design Authority.
- Ensure compliance with BS 5975 and relevant engineering standards.
- Review complex calculations, drawings and technical submissions.
- Support project teams through planning and construction phases.
- Manage technical risks and engineering assurance activities.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers.
- Support tenders and innovative construction methodologies.
Requirements
- Chartered Engineer (CEng).
- Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Extensive temporary works design and management experience.
- Strong knowledge of BS 5975 and Eurocodes.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Benefits
- -650- -700/day.
- 12-month contract.
- Long-term infrastructure portfolio.
- Major influence on engineering strategy and project delivery.
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