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Principal Engineer - Civils and Structures

Arcadis
Sustainable Construction & Energy Efficiency
Sustainable Construction & Energy Efficiency
£70,000 - £95,000/Year
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Description

Location
Bristol and London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 34,000 people across more than 30 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life by solving complex challenges together. We are seeking a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer to join our growing rail design teams in London and Bristol. In this role, you will lead the delivery of complex rail infrastructure projects including bridge replacement, station and depot schemes, working as part of multidisciplinary teams across the business. You will have the opportunity to contribute to high-profile rail programmes such as Washwood Heath Depot for HS2, MetroWest Phase 1b, and CP7 Framework projects, as well as projects across housing and development, local authority, building structures, and education sectors. Your responsibilities will include leading civil and structural engineering design projects, providing technical leadership, overseeing interdisciplinary design reviews, managing quality assurance of engineering deliverables, coordinating survey requirements, identifying and managing design risks, and supporting Project Directors and Managers to ensure successful project delivery. Join us to help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure and make a lasting impact.

Requirements

Experience
- Chartered Engineer status with ICE or IStructE
- Significant civil and/or structural design experience on infrastructure projects
- Proven experience leading the delivery of complex engineering projects
- Strong proficiency with industry-standard analysis and design software
- Experience managing design risks and undertaking design assurance activities
- Rail sector experience including stations, depots, bridges or other rail infrastructure projects is advantageous
- CRE experience or a desire to work towards CRE competency is beneficial; support and mentoring will be provided

About you
Motivated and confident leader with excellent technical judgement and the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. You are passionate about delivering high-quality engineering solutions and thrive in a dynamic environment. You are committed to continuous professional development and eager to contribute to sustainable infrastructure projects that improve quality of life.

Qualifications
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Chartered Engineer status (ICE or IStructE) is essential

Expiry date: 05/11/2026
Principal Engineer - Civils and Structures
Company:
Arcadis
Salary:
£70,000 - £95,000/Year
Job Type:
Job
Location:
Bristol