Principal Engineer (Engineering Leader)

Laing O’Rourke are currently recruiting for a Principal Engineer to work on the Letchmore Heath Substation project.

Location: Watford

Known terms: Chief Engineer, Senior Site Agent, Engineering Lead, Project Manager

Technical Capability

• Drives continuous improvement and adapts procedures for complex scenarios
• Develops, manages, and shares technical knowledge across the business
• Tries innovative technologies and data solutions on live projects
• Produces detailed specifications for complex requirements
• Contributes to training and capability development

Quality, Workmanship & Testing

• Influences quality standards, procedures, and specifications
• Develops best practice, audits performance, and drives improvement
• Writes scopes of work and ensures subcontractor compliance
• Promotes innovation to enhance quality and performance

Materials, Products, Plant & Systems (MPPS)

• Recommends innovative materials and systems, building strong supplier networks
• Ensures compliance through advanced testing knowledge
• Drives waste reduction and efficiency improvements
• Provides expert technical assurance and advice

Construction Methods & Innovation

• Champions best practice and innovative construction techniques
• Evaluates and implements value engineering solutions
• Develops technical guidance and optimises project delivery methods

Temporary Works & Lifting

• Ensures compliance and drives improvements in temporary works procedures
• Reviews complex schemes and audits lifting operations
• Supports competency, training, and best practice

Design Process

• Collaborates with design teams to ensure buildability and efficiency
• Resolves design challenges and manages interfaces
• Promotes DfMA and digital engineering to enhance project outcomes
• Ensures safe, compliant delivery aligned to design intent

Information & Change Control

• Manages approvals, drawings, and project documentation
• Ensures accurate, up-to-date information flow and records
• Supports change control and handover documentation

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering / MSc
• 10+ years’ experience delivering large‑scale infrastructure projects
• Temporary Works Coordinator
• Experience leading technical engineering teams
• Tier 1 main contractor experience

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