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Principal Design Engineer

  • Location: Watford, WD24 4WW
  • Salary: Attractive salary
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 25 days ago

  • Sector: Built Environment
  • Contact: Simon Drent
  • Contact Email: Simon.Drent@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01324 614 577
  • Start Date: 28 September 2025
  • Expiry Date: 29 October 2025
  • Job Ref: V-294250
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Design Engineer with expertise in temporary works and scaffold design. Based in Watford, you will lead the delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient engineering solutions on major civil infrastructure projects. This is a key role requiring both technical depth and leadership.

 

What you will need

  • Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively working towards it.
  • Proven experience in scaffold and temporary works design, with strong knowledge of TG20:21, SG4:22, BS EN 12811.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and structural analysis software (e.g. STAAD Pro, Tekla Tedds).
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, CDM regulations, and site constraints.
 

What’s in it for you

  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Flexible and hybrid working available.


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