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Principal Engineer

Job in Leeds, West Yorkshire, ME17, England, UK
Listing for: NRL
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Structural Engineer, Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior / Principal Engineer (Bridges & Structures)
Role Summary Experienced Senior / Principal Engineer providing technical leadership to deliver defined packages of bridge and structural engineering maintenance and refurbishment work including management of post-tensioned concrete bridges. Accountable for quality, programme, and technical oversight within a multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities Lead the technical delivery of small to medium work packages (inspection, assessment, design, or renewal schemes) to programme and budget

Provide technical direction, checking, and approval of designs, calculations, and reports

Ensure compliance with standards, specifications, and governance processes

Contribute to planning, risk management, and commercial awareness on projects

Attend site on an ad-hoc basis to suit National Highways’ programme of PTSI during night or day time shifts

Provide on-site supervision for PTSI activities ensuring compliance with CS 465 and witness and log events as necessary to maintain accurate records

Production of PTSI Interpretative Reports Mentor and guide junior engineers; support capability within the team

Act as a key interface with clients and internal disciplines

Required Experience & Skills Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE / MIStructE)
Strong background in bridge/structures asset management, design and assessment

Significant experience of post-tensioned concrete bridges and PTSI site supervision

Proficient in relevant design codes, analysis methods and reporting, including National Highways procedures

Demonstrable experience leading technical delivery of projects

Effective communicator with ability to work across disciplines

Driving license required

Desirable

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