Principal Design Engineer

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including site teams, project managers, permanent works designers, and specialist subcontractors, to ensure designs meet operational, programme, and safety requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior engineers and designers.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to validate design assumptions, assess compliance, and resolve technical issues during construction.
• Participate in temporary works coordination meetings, risk assessments, constructability reviews, and design reviews.
• Ensure temporary works designs are fully integrated into project delivery plans and comply with CDM regulations, industry standards, and company procedures.
• Support innovation and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance design efficiency, buildability, and safety performance.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in temporary works engineering, construction methodologies, and industry best practice.,

Person Specification

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is desirable.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively working towards chartership.
• Significant experience in structural engineering and temporary works design within the civil engineering or construction industry.
• Strong understanding of temporary works procedures, governance, and design requirements in accordance with relevant British Standards and industry guidance.
• Experience designing a range of temporary works solutions, including excavations, retaining systems, foundations, working platforms, formwork, falsework, and lifting arrangements.
• Proficiency in engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla Tedds, STAAD Pro, or equivalent analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and site constraints associated with major infrastructure projects.
• Proven leadership capability with the ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and build strong relationships across project teams.
• A proactive approach to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

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.