Principal Design Engineer
Location
Remote, Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Engineering
Posted
June 11, 2026
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.
Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.
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
Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.
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