Job Description
A leading civil engineering contractor is looking for a Principal Design Engineer to join their growing team near Henfield offering a competitive salary of up to £75,000, plus excellent benefits. The company delivers complex projects in water, infrastructure, and coastal protection - managing schemes from concept to completion.
This is an exciting chance to shape innovative designs, advise on geotechnical investigations, Temporary Works Design, develop BIM models, and drive smart new techniques - all within a business that values safety, wellbeing, and professional growth.
Principal Design Engineer Job Overview
1. Support the delivery of outline designs at tender stage, temporary works and permanent works designs at contract stage
2. Follow company procedures, keep your manager informed, and suggest smarter ways of working.
3. Deliver creative and robust temporary and permanent works designs from bid to build.
4. Guide and support junior designers while managing input from external specialists.
5. Check and sign off designs to ensure they're accurate, safe, and compliant.
6. Build strong relationships with clients and partners to enhance designs and uncover new opportunities.
7. Produce clear, high-quality design documents that meet QHSE and CDM standards.
8. Drive innovation by championing BIM, digital modelling, and cutting-edge tools.
9. Take an ...