Job DescriptionA leading civil engineering contractor is looking for a Principal Design Engineer to join their growing team near Henfield offering a competitive salary of up to £75,000, plus excellent benefits. The company delivers complex projects in water, infrastructure, and coastal protection — managing schemes from concept to completion.This is an exciting chance to shape innovative designs, advise on geotechnical investigations, Temporary Works Design, develop BIM models, and drive smart new techniques — all within a business that values safety, wellbeing, and professional growth.Principal Design Engineer Job OverviewSupport the delivery of outline designs at tender stage, temporary works and permanent works designs at contract stageFollow company procedures, keep your manager informed, and suggest smarter ways of working.Deliver creative and robust temporary and permanent works designs from bid to build.Guide and support junior designers while managing input from external specialists.Check and sign off designs to ensure they’re accurate, safe, and compliant.Build strong relationships with clients and partners to enhance designs and uncover new opportunities.Produce clear, high-quality design documents that meet QHSE and CDM standards.Drive innovation by championing BIM, digital modelling, and cutting-edge tools.Take an active role in shaping the company’s success and future direction.Stay sharp and up to date with the latest design technologies and software.Make BIM and Common Data Environments central to how every project runs.Principal Design Engineer Job RequirementsDegree in Civil/Structural Engineering + Chartered (ICE or equivalent).Strong Eurocode, CDM, and Temporary Works Coordinator experience.Solid commercial understanding (NEC4 and JCT contracts).Skilled in AutoCAD, BIM, CDEs, and

geotechnical/ground

stability design.Technically competent in Structural Design and Geotechnical worksKnowledge of Building Information Modelling, CDEs and information management systemsDesign experience in temporary works design, including shoring, foundations, and ground stability analyses.Experience in interpreting ground information for soil stability analyses and current piling practices.Principal Design Engineer Salary and BenefitsSalary – £65,000 -£75,000 Dependent on experienceCompany Car / Allowance25 Days holiday + BHPension up to 10% matchPrivate HealthcarePerformance Bonus

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