Principal Civil / Structural Design Engineer

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Job Type

Contract

Salary

£75000 - £80000 per annum

Job Sector

Power Generation

Reference Code

BBBH36193_1789655436

Principal Design Engineer

Role Purpose

Provides strategic technical leadership for permanent and, or temporary works design and engineering solutions and governance.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and guide engineering principles on structural calculations and drawings.
Develop permanent and temporary works solutions for shafts, retaining walls, slabs, foundations, and reinforced concrete structures.
Coordinate with geotechnical, construction, and temporary works teams.
Support constructability reviews and value engineering exercises.
Work in accordance with BIM Level 2 / ISO 19650 standards for information management and collaborative delivery.
Comply with CDM 2015 regulations, company HSEQ procedures, and promote a positive safety culture across all activities.
Support NEC4 contract administration, early warning processes, Program reviews, and change management activities.
Prepare technical specifications, design reports, and assurance documentation.
Review and approve design calculations and multidisciplinary deliverables.
Provide mentoring and technical support to junior engineers.
Act as discipline lead during bids, technical governance reviews, and client engagements.

Technical Requirements

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and structural analysis software.
Experience with reinforced concrete and steel design to Eurocodes.
Knowledge of tunnelling interfaces including shafts, sprayed concrete linings, and underground structures.
Understanding of buildability and construction methodologies.
Experience using Tekla, Revit, or Robot Structural Analysis is advantageous.
Experience managing design risk and design assurance processes.
Experience leading major design frameworks and multidisciplinary teams.

Experience & Qualifications

Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
10+ years experience within infrastructure, structural, temporary works or tunnelling design.
Understanding of Eurocodes, BS standards, and UK infrastructure requirements.
Working towards or holding Chartered status with ICE or IStructE depending on level.
Demonstrable leadership delivering complex UK infrastructure schemes.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

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