Principal Temporary Works Design Engineer

Job description

About the CompanyThis well-established contractor operates across multiple infrastructure sectors including buildings, highways, rail, water and utilities. Their in‐house design team delivers both permanent and temporary works design solutions on regional and national multimillion‐pound civil engineering and building schemes. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and collaboration, the business prides itself on its work/life balance and family‐friendly culture. Employees are supported both professionally and personally, with clear progression routes and opportunities to influence the strategic direction of the design function. Rewarded on merit, you will be trusted, supported and empowered to lead.

Role & ResponsibilitiesAs a Principal Temporary Works Design Engineer, you will take technical and commercial responsibility for the delivery of complex temporary works designs across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Leading the technical delivery of temporary works design packages from concept through to construction

Acting as Design Lead on major or high-risk schemes

Providing technical assurance, checking and approval of design outputs

Managing and developing a team of engineers, including mentoring and supporting Chartership progression

Building and maintaining strong client and internal stakeholder relationships

Contributing to bid support and pre‐construction activities

Driving innovation, buildability and best practice within the design team

Supporting the strategic growth and development of the in‐house design capability

Experience within permanent works design will also be considered, particularly where combined with leadership and multidisciplinary coordination.

Requirements

BEng / MSc (or equivalent) in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered (ICE or IStructE) or near chartered

Significant industry experience in temporary works design

Proven experience leading projects and mentoring engineers

Strong commercial awareness and client‐facing capability

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ambitious, forward‐thinking and motivated to contribute at a senior level

What's on OfferIn return, the company offers a competitive salary dependent on experience, alongside a car or car allowance, private healthcare and flexible, hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance. You will benefit from a clearly defined progression pathway within a growing in‐house design team, with genuine opportunity to influence strategy and technical standards at a senior level. This is a role where your expertise will be recognised and rewarded, and where you will have the autonomy, support and platform to further develop your leadership career.

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Claire on 02393 876 031.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Liverpool

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

30-03-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English