At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering on major projects, ensuring quality and compliance throughout.
- Company: Leading contractor in construction and infrastructure with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £90k plus a comprehensive package.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and influence within a dynamic engineering environment.
- Why this job: Shape engineering standards and mentor the next generation of engineers.
- Qualifications: Strong technical background in complex construction projects and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Location: London W1D
Salary: To £90k + package
My client, a leading contractor, is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer / Technical Engineer to provide technical leadership, engineering assurance and practical support across a range of complex construction and infrastructure projects. This is a key technical position, supporting projects from tendering and preconstruction through to live delivery, governance and quality assurance. The successful candidate will also play an important role in developing engineering capability, improving standards and promoting best practice across the wider business.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical engineering input across major projects, tender submissions, preconstruction planning and live project delivery.
- Support the Designated Individual with the auditing, management and continual improvement of temporary works governance.
- Undertake technical assessments and peer reviews to maintain high engineering standards and support successful project delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement across engineering standards, including temporary and permanent works.
- Mentor engineers and contribute to training, knowledge sharing and the ongoing development of the engineering team.
- Support technical training by sharing practical engineering experience, best practice and effective solution options.
- Lead and support engineering-related quality assurance and quality control activities, including QITP, QA/QC procedures and improvements to project management systems.
- Work closely with Design Leads and support the integration of London Underground, Network Rail and other client or stakeholder requirements where applicable.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop standard engineering solutions, strengthen communication and share best practice.
- Provide technical support to senior leadership on complex engineering challenges and solutions when required.
- Review designs, resolve technical issues and ensure solutions are practical, compliant and buildable.
- Ensure engineering activities meet the required standards for safety, quality, compliance and performance.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver effective engineering solutions.
- Mentor and develop engineers, strengthening technical capability and encouraging a culture of engineering excellence.
About You
They are looking for someone with a strong technical engineering background and experience working on complex construction or infrastructure projects.
You will have:
- Strong knowledge of temporary works, permanent works, design coordination, quality assurance and project governance.
- The ability to review technical information, constructively challenge designs and develop practical engineering solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to work alongside project teams, senior leaders, designers, clients and external stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
- A commitment to developing and mentoring others.
- The ability to influence and support teams while maintaining a strong focus on delivering high-quality, practical engineering outcomes.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to take on a senior technical role with the opportunity to influence engineering standards, support major projects and help shape the development of engineering capability across the business.
If you are an experienced engineer who combines strong technical knowledge with practical site experience, leadership and a passion for engineering excellence, I would be keen to hear from you.
Principal Engineer employer: Nordoff Associates Ltd
Join a leading specialist Groundworks Contractor in Kent, where we prioritise employee growth and development within a supportive work culture. With competitive salaries and comprehensive packages, we offer our Contracts Managers the chance to oversee exciting projects while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring successful project delivery. Experience a rewarding career with opportunities for advancement in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and excellence.
