Job Description
Principal Design Engineer - Temporary Works
Summary
A leading name in the construction and engineering industry, renowned for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the UK is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Design Engineer with a strong background in temporary works and scaffold design to join their team in Watford.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of complex civil engineering projects, with a particular emphasis on the safe and efficient integration of scaffolding and access systems. This role requires technical leadership, design expertise, and a proactive approach to collaboration and safety.
Principal Design Engineer Duties
- Lead the design and engineering phases of both permanent and temporary works, with a key focus on scaffolding, access platforms, edge protection, and associated temporary structures.
- Develop and review engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for scaffold systems and access solutions in compliance with TG20, SG4, and other relevant standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including site teams, architects, structural engineers, and specialist subcontractors to ensure scaffold designs meet operational and safety requirements.
- Provide technical guidance, support, and mentorship to junior engineers and scaffold coordinators.
- Conduct regular site visits and inspections to validate scaffold installations, assess compliance, and resolve design or safety issues.
- Participate in temporary works coordination meetings, risk assessments, and constructability reviews.
- Ensure scaffold designs integrate seamlessly into overall project delivery plans and comply with CDM regulations and temporary works procedures.
- Keep up to date with the latest developments in scaffolding technologies, materials, and health & safety best practices.
Principal Design Engineer Specification
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards it.
- Significant experience in structural and temporary works design within the civil engineering or construction industry.
- Demonstrated expertise in scaffold design, including familiarity with TG20:21, SG4:22, BS EN 12811, and temporary works best practice.
- Proficiency in relevant design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and structural analysis tools (e.g., STAAD Pro, Tekla Tedds, or similar).
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing and site constraints related to temporary works and scaffold installations.
- Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing design decisions and ensuring alignment across teams.
Salary: £71,000 - £75,000 dependant on experience plus 25 days holiday, and package