Principal Design Engineer

Pinnacle are recruiting for a Principal Design Engineer, who are Main Contractor, based out of Watford. The work will be on Temporary Works, specifically on Scaffolding.

Duties:

• Lead the design and engineering phases of both permanent and temporary works, with a key focus on scaffolding, access platforms, edge protection, and associated temporary structures.
• Develop and review engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for scaffold systems and access solutions in compliance with TG20, SG4, and other relevant standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including site teams, architects, structural engineers, and specialist subcontractors to ensure scaffold designs meet operational and safety requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, support, and mentorship to junior engineers and scaffold coordinators.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to validate scaffold installations, assess compliance, and resolve design or safety issues.
• Participate in temporary works coordination meetings, risk assessments, and constructibility reviews.
• Ensure scaffold designs integrate seamlessly into overall project delivery plans and comply with CDM regulations and temporary works procedures.

Experience

Looking for someone with experience as a Lead Design Engineer within Temporary works and ideally within Scaffolding.