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Knights Brown

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United Kingdom, Bridgend

Category:
Construction

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Job Description:

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing contractors as a Principal Engineer to lead on complex civil engineering projects across our growing portfolio. This role is ideal if you’re looking to work in a supportive but ambitious environment with clear career progression and proactive employee engagement.

Job Responsibility:

Lead engineering input across preconstruction stages — from early feasibility and outline design through to tender submission and handover to delivery teams
Provide technical leadership on bids, developing construction methodologies, sequencing, and risk mitigation strategies that maximise value and deliverability
Review and challenge designs through buildability reviews, value engineering, and technical risk assessments to ensure compliance, innovation, and cost efficiency
Develop and approve temporary and permanent works solutions in collaboration with designers, subcontractors, and suppliers
Champion sustainable and low-carbon engineering approaches, integrating SuDS, materials efficiency, and modern methods of construction
Support tender teams with technical scope writing, programme inputs, and responses to client technical queries
Act as technical advisor during client and consultant engagement meetings, clearly communicating engineering strategies and design rationale
Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned from completed projects and embedding them into preconstruction processes
Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and learning within the preconstruction team
Fulfil the role of Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015, where required
Represent Knights Brown at client presentations, design reviews, and industry events to promote our technical capabilities and innovation

Requirements:

Strong technical knowledge of engineering practices and construction standards
Chartered Engineer or working towards (CEng) status or equivalent (ICE, IStructE, or similar)
Demonstrable experience in CDM compliance, risk management, and technical assurance
Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, or similar)
Excellent communication skills — able to translate complex technical detail into clear, actionable guidance
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams, including mentoring junior engineers and managing workflow
Experience in client liaison, stakeholder engagement, and technical reporting
Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent)

Nice to have:

Experience in the energy, renewables
Strong understanding of buildability, temporary works, and construction sequencing
Knowledge of environmental permitting, flood risk, or water-sensitive design

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Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

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