Principal Engineer - Temporary Works
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £55 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 January 2026 |
| Location: | Remote work, North West, M22 5TG |
| Company: | Millbank Holdings Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 58648984 |
Summary
Are you a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer with proven experience in Temporary Works Design?
Can you demonstrate leadership in supervising and approving complex engineering designs within major infrastructure projects?
What excites you most about working remotely on technically challenging projects that shape the future of UK infrastructure?
The Opportunity
Are you ready to play a key role in delivering complex engineering solutions for major infrastructure projects? We’re expanding our team and seeking a Principal Engineer to join a leading organisation working on high-profile projects across the UK and overseas. This is an Outside IR35 contract offering remote working flexibility, giving you the freedom to work from home while contributing to technically challenging projects.
Your duties and responsibilities will be:
- Act as Principal Engineer, preparing design documentation as requested by Lead Engineers.
- Supervise, prepare, check, and approve design work in accordance with company procedures.
- Ensure engineering activities are executed within budget and schedule while maintaining technical integrity.
- Maintain compliance with relevant codes, standards, and procedures.
- Implement company and client/project policies and remain abreast of legislative requirements.
- Conduct short-term visits to UK and overseas sites for client liaison, surveys, and supervision.
- Ensure Health, Safety, and Environmental responsibilities are met in line with company and client requirements.
You will have the following qualifications & experience:
- Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline.
- Chartered Civil and/or Structural Engineer.
- Significant experience in Temporary Works Design (e.g., working platforms, cofferdams, retaining walls, scaffold/access, demolition, formwork/falsework, steelwork, and concrete design)
- Strong knowledge of design and construction with a pragmatic approach.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
It’s great if you also have the following
- Experience in nuclear or major infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with UK regulatory frameworks and client-side liaison.
The setting for the role
Remote working with occasional UK and overseas travel to support project needs. Outside IR35 contract.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
Can you demonstrate leadership in supervising and approving complex engineering designs within major infrastructure projects?
What excites you most about working remotely on technically challenging projects that shape the future of UK infrastructure?
The Opportunity
Are you ready to play a key role in delivering complex engineering solutions for major infrastructure projects? We’re expanding our team and seeking a Principal Engineer to join a leading organisation working on high-profile projects across the UK and overseas. This is an Outside IR35 contract offering remote working flexibility, giving you the freedom to work from home while contributing to technically challenging projects.
Your duties and responsibilities will be:
- Act as Principal Engineer, preparing design documentation as requested by Lead Engineers.
- Supervise, prepare, check, and approve design work in accordance with company procedures.
- Ensure engineering activities are executed within budget and schedule while maintaining technical integrity.
- Maintain compliance with relevant codes, standards, and procedures.
- Implement company and client/project policies and remain abreast of legislative requirements.
- Conduct short-term visits to UK and overseas sites for client liaison, surveys, and supervision.
- Ensure Health, Safety, and Environmental responsibilities are met in line with company and client requirements.
You will have the following qualifications & experience:
- Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline.
- Chartered Civil and/or Structural Engineer.
- Significant experience in Temporary Works Design (e.g., working platforms, cofferdams, retaining walls, scaffold/access, demolition, formwork/falsework, steelwork, and concrete design)
- Strong knowledge of design and construction with a pragmatic approach.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
It’s great if you also have the following
- Experience in nuclear or major infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with UK regulatory frameworks and client-side liaison.
The setting for the role
Remote working with occasional UK and overseas travel to support project needs. Outside IR35 contract.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.