Principal Design Engineer – Temporary Works Cumbernauld (Hybrid) Competitive salary company car or allowance benefits Are you a seasoned Design Engineer with a passion for Temporary Works and complex civil engineering challenges? Ready to step into a senior leadership role where your technical input truly shapes outcomes? Our client is looking for a Principal Design Engineer to lead a dedicated design team working across a range of rail, infrastructure, and civil engineering projects. This is your chance to influence innovative solutions, mentor a skilled team, and take on CRE (Design) responsibilities in a business that values engineering excellence. What you’ll be doing: Leading the delivery of design solutions for temporary works, working on projects from feasibility through to construction Managing a growing design team, providing technical leadership and mentoring Acting as CRE (Design), ensuring compliance with rail and industry standards Collaborating closely with internal project teams, clients, and external consultants Taking ownership of budgets, resourcing, and technical risk Driving innovation and promoting best practice in design and safety What we’re looking for: Chartered Engineer (ICE or IStructE) with a strong civil/structural design background Proven experience in rail or infrastructure projects, including PTS Strong Temporary Works knowledge and experience delivering within Network Rail frameworks Confident communicator and mentor with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset Ability to manage multiple projects and lead technical teams What’s in it for you: Competitive base salary Company car or car allowance 25 days holiday bank holidays Matched pension contributions Health & wellbeing support Hybrid working Career progression within a growing national design team This is more than just a design job — it’s a genuine opportunity to lead, innovate, and make your mark on major infrastructure projects. Interested? Apply now!