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Principal CS&A Designer

Job in Whitehaven, Cumbria County, CA28, England, UK
Listing for: First Recruitment Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Civil Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Structural Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 90000 GBP Yearly GBP 65000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Join a highly regulated engineering environment where your design expertise will help deliver complex infrastructure solutions from concept through to completion.

Our Client has a requirement for a Principal CS&A Designer, who will be required to work on a staff or contract basis in Whitehaven.

Role

Purpose:
  • Support the Responsible Engineer by producing technical packages for the Analytical Services Portfolio.
  • Work as part of a Civil & Structural Engineering team in the definition, implementation and delivery of engineering design work packages.
  • Contribute to engineering solutions through concept, preliminary and detailed design stages, as well as execution support.
  • Report directly to the CS&A Responsible Engineer.
Job

Role Responsibilities:
  • Create Civil & Structural engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Revit and Civil 3D.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to meet project requirements.
  • Review project files for compliance with standards and protocols.
  • Implement engineering best practices and procedures.
  • Support the delivery of high-quality engineering design solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Support other Designers within the CS&A Design team where required.
Experience / Skills / Knowledge /

Qualifications:
  • Appropriate qualifications in Civil or Structural Engineering, e.g. HND or HNC.
  • Ideally hold Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain it.
  • 5+ years' experience in a Designer role.
  • Experience working within a highly regulated and quality-assured environment where engineering formed a major part of the role.
  • Experience delivering multidisciplinary design solutions, predominantly on brownfield sites and asset care projects.
  • Understanding of project delivery across all design stages, from concept and front-end design through to project close-out.
  • Knowledge of British Standards and Eurocodes for reinforced concrete, steel and masonry.
  • Sound working knowledge and experience of relevant legislation.
  • Experience operating within highly regulated industries such as Nuclear, Rail, Bridge Construction, Offshore or Petrochemical sectors.
  • Extensive AutoCAD, Revit and/or Civil 3D experience.
  • Excellent detailing skills.
  • Experience delivering projects to challenging deadlines with a pragmatic and flexible approach.
  • Knowledge of industry-specific standards and the ability to translate requirements into AutoCAD drawings.
  • Familiarity with engineering processes and Document Management Systems.
  • Experience using Revit for steel-framed structures, building alterations and refurbishment projects.
  • Experience in civil/structural safety design.
  • Experience working within integrated multi-disciplinary design teams.
  • SQEP for SR0754 Designer (desirable).
  • Monitored Worker status (desirable).
Additional Information:
  • Due to the nature of the work, applicants will need to meet residency requirements for UK Security Clearance.
  • Security Clearance is required for this position, and candidates must be sole British nationals.
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