Principal Design Engineer

ERSG Ltd

📍 Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Full-time computer-and-mathematical Posted June 18, 2026

Job Description

Principal Design Engineer (Contract)

Location: Leeds

We are seeking an experienced Principal Design Engineer to provide technical leadership on major infrastructure and civil engineering projects.

Key Requirements:

10+ years' experience in structural, temporary works, tunnelling, or infrastructure design.

Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete, steel structures, foundations, retaining walls, and underground structures.

Experience delivering designs to Eurocodes and UK standards.

Proven leadership of multidisciplinary design teams and design assurance processes.

Chartered status (ICE or IStructE) preferred.

Experience on major UK infrastructure programmes desirable.

Responsibilities:

Lead permanent and temporary works design activities.

Review and approve technical calculations, drawings, and design deliverables.

Coordinate with geotechnical, construction, and engineering teams.

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