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Job Description

Principal Heavy Civil Design Engineering Lead – HS2 As-Builts

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Heavy Civil Design Engineer to join a leading team delivering as-built design and engineering solutions on HS2 – one of the UK’s most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes.

If you’re a senior engineer with strong heavy civils experience and a passion for delivering technically robust, buildable solutions, this is a chance to make a real impact.

The Role

As a Principal Engineer, you’ll lead the design assurance and as-built engineering activities across major HS2 work packages.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring that constructed works are accurately captured, validated, and reflected in final design records, working closely with site teams, designers, and digital delivery specialists.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the review and validation of as-built designs across heavy civils packages (earthworks, structures, drainage, etc.) Provide technical oversight and assurance to ensure compliance with HS2 standards and specifications Coordinate with construction and site teams to resolve design discrepancies and engineering challenges Support the production of as-built models, drawings, and engineering documentation Mentor and guide junior engineers and contribute to technical best practice Engage with stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely information handover

What We’re Looking For

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership Significant experience in heavy civils design (rail, highways, Structures, civils and major infrastructure) Strong understanding of as-built processes and design assurance Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects (HS2 experience highly desirable) Proficiency with relevant design tools within Bentley Environments. Excellent leadership, coordination, and communication skills

Why This Role?

Be part of HS2 – shaping the future of UK infrastructure Work on complex, high-value heavy civils engineering challenges Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team Competitive salary, package, and long-term project pipeline

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