Principal Engineer

2 weeks ago


London Area, United Kingdom Capilaux Full time

Principal Engineer – Civil & Structural (Rail & Infrastructure)

Location: Croydon, UK

Sector: Engineering Consultancy (Rail, Highways, Bridges, and Infrastructure)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role:

We are seeking a Principal Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team in Croydon. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in the design and delivery of major rail and infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally. The successful candidate will bring technical expertise, leadership, and project management skills to drive high-profile projects forward.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the design and analysis of bridges, railway structures, stations, depots, and highways .
  • Oversee structural assessments, finite element analysis, and independent design reviews .
  • Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
  • Ensure designs comply with Network Rail, Eurocodes, British Standards, AASHTO, and UIC regulations.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors to ensure project success.
  • Manage budgets, timelines, and project delivery to a high standard.
  • Support business development through bid preparation and client engagement .

Requirements:

Chartered Engineer (CEng, MICE, or MIStructE) preferred.

10+ years of experience in civil/structural engineering, ideally in rail or infrastructure.

Strong expertise in LUSAS, MIDAS, ABAQUS, or similar finite element analysis tools .

Proven experience in managing teams and mentoring junior engineers .

Track record in delivering high-profile rail and infrastructure projects .

Knowledge of UK rail standards (NR, RSSB) and CDM regulations .

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to work on iconic projects like CrossRail, HS2, and national infrastructure schemes.

Competitive salary, generous bonus structure, and flexible working .

Career progression in a leading consultancy with global reach .

If you are a results-driven Principal Engineer looking to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you



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