Senior Principal Civil Engineer
CV-LibraryKingston upon Thames, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 5 May 2026
Apply NowOur client has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Principal Civil & Structural Engineer to join their growing team, specialising in structural engineering projects in rail infrastructure. Our client will consider contract as well as permanent.
Duties:
* Technical leadership
* Team and project management - Key member of the structural design teams through all the project stages
* Undertake structural design for projects including rail infrastructure
* Comply with design standards and undertake and manage the drawings, specifications, and design deliverables
* Client and business engagement - Act as structural engineering contact and build and maintain strong relationships with clients and contractors
Requirements:
* BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering
* Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a design consultancy.
* Proficiency in design software and a high level of computer literacy.
* Knowledge of UK design codes, standards and industry specifications
* Membership of a relevant professional body (ICE or IStructE) or near chartered status
* A current clean UK driving license is advantageous
Duties:
* Technical leadership
* Team and project management - Key member of the structural design teams through all the project stages
* Undertake structural design for projects including rail infrastructure
* Comply with design standards and undertake and manage the drawings, specifications, and design deliverables
* Client and business engagement - Act as structural engineering contact and build and maintain strong relationships with clients and contractors
Requirements:
* BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering
* Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a design consultancy.
* Proficiency in design software and a high level of computer literacy.
* Knowledge of UK design codes, standards and industry specifications
* Membership of a relevant professional body (ICE or IStructE) or near chartered status
* A current clean UK driving license is advantageous