https://jobs.co.uk/jobs-results?Keyword=Principal%20Design%20Engineer&RadiusMiles=10 RSS feed for Principal Design Engineer Jobs. en-gb Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:00:46 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-morson-edge--8d0a8c61-7515-427f-834c-e26e84f30a03 https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-morson-edge--8d0a8c61-7515-427f-834c-e26e84f30a03 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:54:13 GMT Location: Spondon | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | Principal Design Engineer Are you a highly experienced engineer with a passion for leading complex design solutions, influencing strategic decisions, and delivering critical infrastructure projects that make a real difference? Were looking for a Principal Design Engineer to provide technical leadership across a portfolio of major capital delivery projects click apply for full job details Permanent https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-chroma-recruitment-ltd--56bbf808-831a-41f7-bd63-bac6f23c661c https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-chroma-recruitment-ltd--56bbf808-831a-41f7-bd63-bac6f23c661c Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:53:59 GMT Location: Wallingford | Salary: 70000.00-70000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | EXCLUSIVE TO CHROMA: Due to continuing expansion, a globally recognised engineering firm are looking to grow their design team. As part of this growth, they are looking for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of the full design lifecycle and become a subject matter expert for their division click apply for full job details Permanent https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-sustainable-talent--eb271aca-b6ad-402f-85d9-2df3d12740c3 https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-sustainable-talent--eb271aca-b6ad-402f-85d9-2df3d12740c3 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:53:41 GMT Location: Great Sankey | Salary: 650.00-650.00 Daily | Type: Contract | 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 in... Contract https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-sustainable-talent--5c04cade-9540-497e-a4eb-431ef0bb3871 https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-sustainable-talent--5c04cade-9540-497e-a4eb-431ef0bb3871 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Great Sankey | Salary: £650 - £700/day | Type: Contract | 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/... Contract https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-highways-carrington-west--fc334248-994f-4d26-b90b-4ba3de3f0020 https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-highways-carrington-west--fc334248-994f-4d26-b90b-4ba3de3f0020 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:57:15 GMT Location: London | Salary: 45.00-45.00 Hourly | Type: Contract | Principal Engineer Highways We are currently working with a busy London borough with their search for a Principal Engineer in their Highways design team. What you will be doing: Carry out the duties of a Principal Engineer in the design and delivery of a wide range of highways design, traffic engineering and traffic management projects. Act as a technical lead and project manager for a portfolio of schemes and programmes of work, including the leadership and management of a small team. Work closely with the Highways Contracts and Delivery team to ensure the deliverability, value for money and feasibility of schemes. Manage the whole delivery process for schemes, from inception through to construction, in close collaboration with contractors and highways contracts management officers. Ensure early contractor involvement in the delivery of schemes and best value engineering solutions. Respond to various customer enquiries, investigating complaints and providing expert, high-quality advice and reports relating to highways and traffic issues. Previous experience in Highways is essential for this role. For further information on the role, please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington... Contract https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-highways-carrington-west--180e13eb-e8d2-40b1-aa45-0561bc54d33a https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-highways-carrington-west--180e13eb-e8d2-40b1-aa45-0561bc54d33a Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: London | Salary: £45.00/hour | Type: Contract | Principal Engineer Highways We are currently working with a busy London borough with their search for a Principal Engineer in their Highways design team.   What you will be doing: ·Carry out the duties of a Principal Engineer in the design and delivery of a wide range of highways design, traffic engineering and traffic management projects. ·Act as a technical lead and project manager for a portfolio of schemes and programmes of work, including the leadership and management of a small team. ·Work closely with the Highways Contracts & Delivery team to ensure the deliverability, value for money and feasibility of schemes. ·Manage the whole delivery process for schemes, from inception through to construction, in close collaboration with contractors and highways contracts management officers. ·Ensure early contractor involvement in the delivery of schemes and best value engineering solutions. ·Respond to various customer enquiries, investigating complaints and providing expert, high-quality advice and reports relating to highways and traffic issues.   Previous experience in Highways is essential for this role. For further information on the role, please call Phoebe Ki... Contract https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-scotland-real--d621e600-3c3e-4292-a288-14c124d2767f https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-scotland-real--d621e600-3c3e-4292-a288-14c124d2767f Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:52:39 GMT Location: Glasgow | Salary: 75000.00-75000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Job Title: Principal Design EngineerLocation: Glasgow, United Kingdom Principal Design Engineer will lead and work in a skilled team on a wide range of transmission substation projects. The position will focus on the project and tender engineering and its interfaces and scope of work involved in HV - substation design and construction projects, within the company EPC and technical lead of the electro-mechanical design of substation to meet customer needs, legislative demands and standards. What will you do?Key Areas of Responsibility (KARs):Overall responsible for managing and leading all engineering activities from early project engagement through to the As-Built stage with strict adherence to Project Specifications and company standards including QA/QC, HSSE and Integrity.Technical lead of large and complex EHV/HV Air and Gas Insulated Substation (AIS and GIS) projects in UK.Supervise, coordinate and provide guidance to engineering teams within the business (local and remote), internal and external partners, sub-suppliers, secondary engineers and civil engineers.Provide information for civil designs and coordination of interfaces between construction planning, steel structure en... Permanent https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-england-real--fd2a6163-e5a5-46e6-815b-11e72aa91d0e https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-england-real--fd2a6163-e5a5-46e6-815b-11e72aa91d0e Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:52:39 GMT Location: London | Salary: 75000.00-75000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Job Title: Principal EngineerLocation: Middleton, London and Chelmsford We are looking to secure the services of an experienced Principal Engineer with a proven track record in substation engineering and project expertise relating to turnkey HV GIS/AIS substations. In this role, you will be embedded into the project team and work in close coordination with the execution and engineering teams. Key Areas of Responsibility (KARs):Coordinate the design team across all disciplines.Liaise with the Project Director on engineering budgets and provide forecast cost to complete estimates and associated justification to changes in expenditure.Manage the programme and interface with the planning engineers for design.Coordinate with the Principal Design Engineer (Lead Engineer) for design submission, design reviews and hazard reviews.Coordinate with the Principal Design Engineer (Lead Engineer) forecasts for completion and resource planning.Support the Project Director in overall projects'' risk and opportunity assessments and implementation of resulting actions.Contribute to the creation of subcontracts/Purchase Orders and manage the subcontractors/suppliers jointly with other involved functio... Permanent https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-scotland-real-staffing--4f564695-57d1-4063-939c-e60f4046fd81 https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-scotland-real-staffing--4f564695-57d1-4063-939c-e60f4046fd81 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Glasgow | Salary: £90,000 | Type: Permanent | Job Title : Principal Design Engineer Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Principal Design Engineer will lead and work in a skilled team on a wide range of transmission substation projects. The position will focus on the project and tender engineering and its interfaces and scope of work involved in HV - substation design and construction projects, within the company EPC and technical lead of the elec... Permanent https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-england-real--62c555ca-afb3-4aa3-be3c-bdcf2b851fd8 https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-england-real--62c555ca-afb3-4aa3-be3c-bdcf2b851fd8 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: London | Salary: £75000 - £90000/annum Car / Car Allowance + Benefits | Type: Permanent | Job Title : Principal Engineer Location: Middleton, London and Chelmsford We are looking to secure the services of an experienced Principal Engineer with a proven track record in substation engineering and project expertise relating to turnkey HV GIS/AIS substations. In this role, you will be embedded into the project team and work in close coordination with the execution and engineering teams. Key Areas of Responsibility (KARs) : Coordinate the design team across all disciplines. Liaise with the Project Director on engineering budgets and provide forecast cost to complete estimates and associated justification to changes in expenditure. Manage the programme and interface with the planning engineers for design. Coordinate with the Principal Design Engineer (Lead Engineer) for design submission, design reviews and hazard reviews. Coordinate with the Principal Design Engineer (Lead Engineer) forecasts for completion and resource planning. Support the Project Director in overall projects'' risk and opportunity assessments and implementation of resulting actions. Contribute to the creation of subcontracts/Purchase Orders and manage the subcontractors/supp... Permanent https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-england-real-staffing--c6088881-258a-4cd2-8a08-2ef7531e3dab https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-england-real-staffing--c6088881-258a-4cd2-8a08-2ef7531e3dab Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: London | Salary: £90,000 | Type: Permanent | Job Title : Principal Engineer Location: Middleton, London and Chelmsford We are looking to secure the services of an experienced Principal Engineer with a proven track record in substation engineering and project expertise relating to turnkey HV GIS/AIS substations. In this role, you will be embedded into the project team and work in close coordination with the execution and engineering teams. Key A... Permanent https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-scotland-real--5292948a-ea3c-4f73-9791-741440e691c0 https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-scotland-real--5292948a-ea3c-4f73-9791-741440e691c0 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Glasgow | Salary: £75000 - £90000/annum Car / Car Allowance + Benefits | Type: Permanent | Job Title : Principal Design Engineer Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Principal Design Engineer will lead and work in a skilled team on a wide range of transmission substation projects. The position will focus on the project and tender engineering and its interfaces and scope of work involved in HV - substation design and construction projects, within the company EPC and technical lead of the electro-mechanical design of substation to meet customer needs, legislative demands and standards. What will you do? Key Areas of Responsibility (KARs) : Overall responsible for managing & leading all engineering activities from early project engagement through to the As-Built stage with strict adherence to Project Specifications & company standards including QA/QC, HSSE & Integrity. Technical lead of large and complex EHV/HV Air & Gas Insulated Substation (AIS & GIS) projects in UK. Supervise, coordinate & provide guidance to engineering teams within the business (local & remote), internal & external partners, sub-suppliers, secondary engineers & civil engineers. Provide information for civil designs and coordination of interfaces between construction planning, s... Permanent https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-calibre-search--777bdeb8-ad18-4260-803f-400b15af200b https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-calibre-search--777bdeb8-ad18-4260-803f-400b15af200b Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:51:09 GMT Location: City | Salary: 68000.00-68000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Principal Design Engineer Leeds City Centre Up to 80,000 Hybrid working - up to 2 days from homeThere are Principal Engineer jobs where the title comes with a bit more responsibility and then there are Principal Engineer jobs where you''re genuinely trusted to make the technical call.This is very much the latter.I''m working with an established specialist engineering and construction business looking to appoint a Principal Design Engineer into its Leeds city centre design team. They need someone technically strong enough to review, approve and sign off engineering calculations and drawings, while providing leadership to the Engineers developing the designs beneath them.The work is considerably more interesting than conventional building structures.You''ll be involved in complex UK infrastructure projects incorporating shafts, underground structures, retaining walls, reinforced concrete, foundations, temporary works and tunnelling interfaces, working closely with geotechnical, construction and temporary works teams to develop solutions that are not only technically robust, but actually buildable.What will you be doing? You''ll provide technical leadership across both permanent and t... Permanent https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-calibre-search--a3282d41-a0be-4e42-a4c8-26f7f339d964 https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-calibre-search--a3282d41-a0be-4e42-a4c8-26f7f339d964 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Leeds | Salary: £68000 - £80000/annum | Type: Permanent | Principal Design Engineer Leeds City Centre | Up to -80,000 | Hybrid working - up to 2 days from home There are Principal Engineer jobs where the title comes with a bit more responsibility and then there are Principal Engineer jobs where you''re genuinely trusted to make the technical call. This is very much the latter. I''m working with an established specialist engineering and construction business looking to appoint a Principal Design Engineer into its Leeds city centre design team. They need someone technically strong enough to review, approve and sign off engineering calculations and drawings , while providing leadership to the Engineers developing the designs beneath them. The work is considerably more interesting than conventional building structures. You''ll be involved in complex UK infrastructure projects incorporating shafts, underground structures, retaining walls, reinforced concrete, foundations, temporary works and tunnelling interfaces , working closely with geotechnical, construction and temporary works teams to develop solutions that are not only technically robust, but actually buildable. What will you be doing? You''ll provide technical leadersh... Permanent https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-morson-edge--c827b471-7acd-4cf2-a9f4-e396fe4656ce https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-morson-edge--c827b471-7acd-4cf2-a9f4-e396fe4656ce Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Derby | Salary: Negotiable | Type: Permanent | Principal Design Engineer Are you a highly experienced engineer with a passion for leading complex design solutions, influencing strategic decisions, and delivering critical infrastructure projects that make a real difference? Were looking for a Principal Design Engineer to provide technical leadership across a portfolio of major capital delivery projects. In this role, youll work closely with o... Permanent https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-chroma-recruitment-ltd--1064f65f-9132-4027-a9b2-00166a01ccdc https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-design-engineer-chroma-recruitment-ltd--1064f65f-9132-4027-a9b2-00166a01ccdc Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Wallingford | Salary: £70,000 | Type: Permanent | EXCLUSIVE TO CHROMA: Due to continuing expansion, a globally recognised engineering firm are looking to grow their design team. As part of this growth, they are looking for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of the full design lifecycle and become a subject matter expert for their division. The successful Principal Mechanical Design Engineer will operate in multi-functional pr... Permanent