Senior / Principal Design Engineer in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Senior / Principal Design Engineer in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Leeds Full-Time 50000 - 65000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead innovative design projects and provide technical oversight for complex infrastructure works.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking engineering firm committed to equality and diversity.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on collaboration and safety.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on major infrastructure projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with relevant experience in design.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 Β£ per year.

  • Senior Design Engineer
  • Role Purpose

Leads multidisciplinary design packages and provides technical oversight for complex infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare structural and civil engineering calculations and drawings.
  • Develop permanent 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.
  • Technical Requirements
  • Proficiency in Auto CAD, 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 & Qualifications

  • Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • 6-10 years experience within infrastructure, structural, or tunnelling design.
  • Understanding of Eurocodes, BS standards, and UK infrastructure requirements.
  • Working towards or holding Chartered status with ICE or IStruct E depending on level.
  • 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 Auto CAD, 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 IStruct E depending on level.
  • Demonstrable leadership delivering complex UK infrastructure schemes.

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Senior / Principal Design Engineer in Leeds, West Yorkshire employer: Energy Jobline CVL

Join a well-established property maintenance contractor in Birmingham, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture and the opportunity for career progression. With benefits such as a company van, fuel card, and ongoing training, this role not only offers stability but also the chance to develop your skills in a hands-on environment backed by an experienced office team. Experience a rewarding career with guaranteed annual leave and social events that foster a strong team spirit.

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