At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead civil and structural engineering projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
- Company: Join a dynamic engineering team at Costain, focused on sustainable design.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor and develop future engineers in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the engineering field while working with major rail clients.
- Qualifications: MEng or MSc in Civil/Structural Engineering and chartered status required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Principal Engineer required to carry out a lead role on projects within the Civil and Structural Design Discipline of CEL, our in-house multi-discipline engineering and design team who deliver design mainly across Costain projects. The design outputs range from studies to detailed design for permanent and temporary works. This team focuses on the delivery of sustainable, safe-by-design outputs with a strong constructability ethos.
As a Principal Engineer, the fundamental requirement of this role is to carry out a lead role on projects, being the main representative to the client for the civil and structural engineering discipline, working with them to understand and deliver work packages, and coordinating and managing teams to deliver to quality, programme and budget requirements. You will provide specialist civil and structural support across projects in various sectors. There will be the opportunity to progress into a leadership role within the Civil & Structural Engineering team with more responsibility for management, technical assurance and business development within the discipline. This role is within the Civil and Structural Design Discipline within CEL. This is a hybrid role. Your office will be in Manchester typically 3 days a week with a blended and dynamic approach to home working to promote well-being with occasional visits to other offices and sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Production of high-quality Civil & Structural engineering deliverables in a timely and cost-effective way.
- Working for/alongside major rail clients (as well as others).
- Take responsibility for leading projects from a technical perspective.
- Maintain the required technical quality of work produced by the team.
- Communicate effectively with other disciplines and construction teams.
- Communicate confidently and authoritatively with clients.
- Challenge and deliver value engineering solutions.
- Lead, support and mentor team members.
- Assist in developing the knowledge and skills of the Civil and Structural team, including assisting in the training and technical development of engineers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Essential
- Have experience in the full cycle of project design delivery from inception to detailed design.
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams and able to provide technical monitoring to Graduate Engineers and technicians.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Rail sector experience.
Desirable
- Mobility to work on various projects throughout the UK.
- Have site or construction experience.
- Experience from multiple sectors / industries.
- Be able to work independently.
- Have experience in updating corporate guidance and operating controls.
- Have an innovative approach, be able to challenge and drive new approaches to engineering and construction delivery.
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Must be chartered with relevant professional body.
- Eligibility for UK Security Clearance.
Desirable
- Additional technically focused qualifications / training.
Principal Engineer (Roads and Bridges) in London employer: Costain Group
Costain is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation within the water sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and the chance to work on significant projects that make a real impact. Our home-based role allows for flexibility while being part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering excellence in civil engineering.
