Principal Design Engineer

Overview

Lead design engineers and digital modelers for complex civil projects

Key Responsibilities

• digital modelling
• solution design
• digital strategy
• change management
• budget management
• design concept

Tasks

-Actively support the developing requirements of digital deliverables and wider data. -We have technical and operational specialists within each of our core disciplines, including an in-house Construction Engineering team (CET), providing temporary works sequences and solution design and digital modelling. -This role forms an integral part of our award-winning in-house Construction Engineering Team (CET), managing and leading a team of Design Engineers and Digital Modellers. -Managing and monitoring spend in relation to budgets, driving efficiency; leading and developing the design change management approach on projects -Ensuring lessons learned and best practice are incorporated into tender proposals as opportunities or risks. -We develop smart engineering solutions to complex problems and develop methods of working that enable fast delivery with safety and quality by design. -Promote initiatives to capture and share best practice and lessons learned -Leading digital strategy and delivery to meet client’s requirements -Developing concepts by leading initial discussions with clients and other stakeholders -Leading design conceptualisation – challenging the brief, enabling innovative development of unambiguous, sustainable engineering solutions from feasibility through to detailed design information. -Working with the broader project teams to understand time frames/key risks/technical constraints -Champion creativity in design engineering. -Team strategy, aligned with the wider business objectives and supporting the development of procedures and process.

Requirements

• leadership
• resource management
• communication
• consultancy
• engineering degree
• chartered

What You Bring

Civil/Structural Engineering Degree Ideally professional body membership (Chartered or above) -In addition to technical capability, able to demonstrate strong team management and leadership skills. -Comfortable taking a strong visible lead, driving performance and outcomes converting technical expertise to action – promoting a culture where teams have a strong sense of accountability -Experienced in managing resources; developing team capability and competence, managing development requirements and team goals in line with the wider business strategy. -Confident and clear communicator, able to engage individuals at all levels. -Excellent track record performing a similar role within a well-respected consultancy or contractors in house design team – or maybe you’re ready for a step up? -Thrive in a fast paced environment, able to adapt and deliver against changing priorities, rolling your sleeves up where necessary. -Commercially aware and astute – able to make savings through innovation whilst maximising the value of the design.

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About Mcgee

-With a collective 47 years in commercial design, its focus spans schools, corporate offices, and healthcare facilities. -Typical projects include designing K‑12 educational environments, office headquarters, and medical space interiors. -Operating on modest revenue (<$10M) and a small team of six, it offers tailored, high-engagement client service. -Led by NCIDQ‑certified Melinda McGee, known for mentoring young designers and sustaining long-term client relationships. -Distinctive for its strength in coordinating architects, engineers, and contractors to realize cohesive commercial spaces.

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