Principal Civil Design Engineer

Job description

Principal Heavy Civil Design Engineering Lead – HS2 As-Builts

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Heavy Civil Design Engineer to join a leading team delivering as-built design and engineering solutions on HS2 – one of the UK’s most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes.

If you’re a senior engineer with strong heavy civils experience and a passion for delivering technically robust, buildable solutions, this is a chance to make a real impact.

The Role

As a Principal Engineer, you’ll lead the design assurance and as-built engineering activities across major HS2 work packages.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring that constructed works are accurately captured, validated, and reflected in final design records, working closely with site teams, designers, and digital delivery specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the review and validation of as-built designs across heavy civils packages (earthworks, structures, drainage, etc.)
• Provide technical oversight and assurance to ensure compliance with HS2 standards and specifications
• Coordinate with construction and site teams to resolve design discrepancies and engineering challenges
• Support the production of as-built models, drawings, and engineering documentation
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and contribute to technical best practice
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely information handover

What We’re Looking For

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership
• Significant experience in heavy civils design (rail, highways, Structures, civils and major infrastructure)
• Strong understanding of as-built processes and design assurance
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects (HS2 experience highly desirable)
• Proficiency with relevant design tools within Bentley Environments.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and communication skills

Why This Role?

• Be part of HS2 – shaping the future of UK infrastructure
• Work on complex, high-value heavy civils engineering challenges
• Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team
• Competitive salary, package, and long-term project pipeline

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Warwickshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-04-2026

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