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.
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 daysWhat you will need

Proven experience in a scaffold design consultancy environment (e.g. 48.3, RDG or similar)
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