Principal Engineer - Temporary Works

Principal Engineer - Temporary Works

Location: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)
Contract: 12 Months
Determination: Outside IR35
Rate: £400 - £450 per day (DOE)We're looking for a Chartered Principal Temporary Works Engineer to join a growing Energy team, leading the design and delivery of complex temporary works across gas and energy infrastructure projects.

This is a key technical leadership role where you'll provide engineering assurance, mentor a developing team and help expand our in-house capability, reducing reliance on external consultants for high-value temporary works projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and technical review of temporary works solutions.

Provide engineering governance and ensure compliance with BS 5975, Eurocodes and relevant British Standards.

Act as the senior technical authority for complex temporary works projects.

Support and mentor junior engineers, developing the team's capability.

Work closely with clients, project teams and construction teams to deliver safe, practical and buildable solutions.

Drive best practice in temporary works design, risk management and engineering compliance.

About You

Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

Extensive experience in temporary works design and management.

Strong knowledge of BS 5975, Eurocodes and British Standards.

Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Experience within hydrocarbon or energy infrastructure is highly desirable.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit

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