Principal Engineer Structures

M Group Services

Principal Engineer Structures

Salary Not Specified

M Group Services, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 15 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a8371ce3bcaf48b9837d9a7553d75e47

Full Job Description

  • Lead the design team in preparing concept designs and feasibility/options reports


  • Undertake, oversee, review and approve the design and assessment of bridges and related highway structures including drawings and analysis models

  • Review and issue technical reports and technical approval documentation

  • Work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders to understand and develop project objectives and engage with the wider project team including ECI with internal construction teams and and/or external contractors.

  • Manage the delivery of the annual design programme and individual scheme programmes to ensure delivery in line with programme and available budgets.

  • Provide technical training, mentoring and line management including professional development for the bridge design team members

  • Support the Design manager in resource planning and management and recruitment.

  • Lead implementation of PAS 2080 in design for Carbon Management.

    Civil Engineering or related degree to Bachelors or Masters level and Incorporated or Chartered Civil Engineer

  • Demonstrable experience in the practical and pragmatic design of bridges, as well as technical understanding of design and Assessment principles and theory, preferably within the Local Authority environment.

  • Proficiency in the use of structural analysis software such as LUSAS, Superstress or other analysis software, along with the ability to guide and advise the design team.

  • Extensive knowledge of National Highways standards and other design standards, such as Eurocodes

  • The ability to work effectively as a people manager and the ability to work and communicate effectively within multidiscipline teams and with various stakeholders.


  • Our infrastructure services team delivers projects that maintain and enhance the built environment. Part of that is our work to operate, maintain and improve large parts of the UK road network. Whether you're involved in frontline operational work, design, project management or office-based services, every day you'll be helping to improve the lives of millions of people.

    28 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday (21 for Devon)
    Generous Pension scheme / Life Assurance
    Company car / car allowance
    Employee discount platform
    Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), A career with us means you'll have the freedom to develop your skills and leave your mark on the communities in which we work. Our competitive benefits package will help to enhance your life outside work, too.