Principal Engineer - Civil / Structural Engineering and Automation

Manchester Square, England, United Kingdom

• Category: Structural Engineering

Description

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About the Role

Are you passionate about engineering innovation and automation? GHD is seeking a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer to lead the charge in transforming how we deliver engineering solutions. This is more than a traditional engineering role — it's an opportunity to shape the future of design through cutting-edge automation and continuous improvement.

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, while also driving innovation across our engineering processes. Collaborating with global experts and local teams, you’ll help us deliver smarter, more efficient outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural design, calculations, and technical drawings across a variety of materials and structural forms.
• Manage medium-sized projects and contribute to larger, multidisciplinary efforts.
• Drive automation initiatives to enhance engineering delivery and design efficiency.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.
• Ensure compliance with client, industry, and GHD standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, design managers, and technical leads to achieve best-for-project outcomes.
• Engage with the EDO Leadership Team and global SMEs to embed innovation across the business.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in civil/structural engineering automation, including coding in .NET, Python, and Git.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps for software development.
• Strong background in structural and civil design across water and industrial sectors.
• Experience with geotechnical engineering, retaining walls, and foundation design.
• Proficiency in Eurocodes, structural design software (e.g., Tekla/TEDDS, Robot), and 3D Revit/BIM processes.
• Demonstrated leadership on engineering projects (£100–250k).
• Chartered Engineer status (Instructed or ICE) and a relevant engineering degree.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project delivery to time, budget, and quality standards.
• Innovation ROI through automation adoption.
• Team development and internal workshare performance.
• Contribution to a strong safety, culture, and community ethos.

Why GHD?

At GHD, we’re committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy, and urbanisation. You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, sustainability, and continuous learning.

Ready to engineer a better future?
Apply now and be part of a global team that’s reshaping the way we design and deliver infrastructure.

Company

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GHD

Our commitments anchor us to what is truly important. They give us insights into the best ways to partner with clients like you to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Commitment is how we grew from a small engineering practice in Melbourne, Australia, in 1928 into a global professional services company today with over 11,000 employees in 160 offices on five continents.

We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you to make water, energy and communities sustainable for generations to come. This is a commitment for our children, your children, and all those who come after, and is the vision and the purpose behind all our efforts.

No matter where our work takes us around the planet, whether we’re partnering on a local initiative or a global infrastructure project, we’re helping create lasting community benefit. And that’s why our work is more than just a job — it is an unshakable belief in the future we are building.

Our employees own our business. Our projects, like our people, are diverse and global. We take the long view of the climate crisis, geopolitical shifts, industry disruption and even technological advances. Our success in growing GHD over nearly a century gives us the experience to help you unlock opportunities and protect against future shocks, without compromising your competitive edge.

Working with GHD means partnering with our innovative, multidisciplinary, and globally-connected team. Our commitment is to help you go beyond expectations and deliver sustainable outcomes. We are constantly evolving to fulfil that commitment, and we're ready to work with you to transform the areas where you work, live and play.