Mabey Hire is a leading temporary works specialist with over 60 years of experience. We are currently seeking a Principal Engineer to support our 50‑strong engineering team. The role reports to the Engineering Director and focuses on technical consulting for complex below‑ground projects.
Location: Garswood / Dewsbury / Strood / Glasgow / Bilston / Hatfield (Hybrid).
Benefits
* A competitive basic salary
* Company bonus
* Great health and well‑being packages
* A fantastic pension scheme
Key Responsibilities
* Drive Engineering excellence across our below‑ground product categories, providing direction and advice by acting as a technical point of reference, thereby upskilling the overall team and managing risks.
* Review procedures and technical guidance to ensure compliance with the latest standards and codes.
* Prepare temporary works designs and assist colleagues in the design and detailing of high complexity groundworks schemes, including the preparation of calculations, design risk assessments, drawings and kit lists.
* Check high complexity temporary works designs providing feedback to the designer to ensure all designs remain safe, efficient and are of a high quality.
* Develop and certify novel and innovative bespoke applications and designs using our equipment and bespoke additions to satisfy customer needs.
* Assist in the production and checking of Technical Approvals (AIPs, Form Cs etc).
* Contribute to the on‑boarding and auditing of external consultants.
* Support the Engineering Directors in the product, technical, recruitment and on‑boarding strategies.
* Contribute to the design and development of new products, providing input and guidance specific to below‑ground temporary works.
* Take a leading role in the training and mentoring of Senior members of the team. Act as a Supervising Civil Engineer for colleagues undertaking Initial Professional Development through the company approved ICE Training Agreement.
* Prepare and deliver training and development material for internal and external audiences ensuring we share expertise and inspiration with customers and industry bodies.
* Maintain relationships with ultimate clients, industry bodies, design consultants etc to ensure Mabey Hire is the most trusted advisor in the product group area(s).
What You Need
* Have a degree in civil/geotechnical/structural engineering.
* Be a Chartered Engineering with the ICE or IStructE.
* Have at least 10 years experience designing temporary works.
* Experience of designing and checking below ground temporary works (including cofferdams and basements).
* An appetite for leading change and finding better ways of working.
* The ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment.
We Would Also Love It If You Have
* Experience working for a supplier or in a commercial environment.
* Experience mentoring and training teams.
* Experience working with Wallap, DeepEX, PLAXIS.
* Some experience working on site.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Civil Engineering
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