Principal Design Engineer

Job description

Our client is a major UK civil engineering contractor delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on technical excellence and in-house engineering capability.

They are looking to appoint a Principal Design Engineer in Watford to lead on scaffold and temporary works design across complex project portfolios.

This role combines hands-on technical delivery with leadership responsibility and input into the growth and development of a specialist design function.

What’s on offer

• Salary in the region of £71,000–£75,000
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 8% after qualifying period
• Share plan with opportunity to invest in the parent company on favourable terms
• Comprehensive benefits package including life assurance (up to 4x salary), retail discounts, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, and paid volunteering days

What you will need

• Proven experience in a scaffold design consultancy environment (e.g. 48.3, RDG or similar)
• Strong background in temporary works and structural design within civil engineering projects
• Demonstrable knowledge of scaffold design standards including TG20, SG4 and BS EN 12811
• Experience leading teams, managing multiple workstreams and contributing to team development
• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering, with Chartered status or working towards it

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Watford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-06-2026

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