At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative design solutions for infrastructure projects and mentor junior engineers.
- Company: Dynamic engineering firm committed to equality and professional growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values collaboration and safety in all activities.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on major infrastructure projects while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
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.
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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Principal Design Engineer in Leeds employer: ERSG Careers
At ERSG, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and professional development. Located in the vibrant city of Leeds, our team enjoys access to a wealth of resources and networking opportunities, alongside competitive benefits that support work-life balance. Join us to lead impactful projects in infrastructure and tunnelling while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
