Alpha Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Principal Design Engineer to lead complex engineering design projects within the infrastructure sector.
This senior role is ideal for someone recognised as a technical expert who enjoys solving complex problems, leading teams, and engaging with high-level stakeholders.
About the Role
As Principal Design Engineer, you will :
- Lead and deliver complex, time-critical design projects to scope, budget, and industry standards
- Provide technical leadership and peer review across design teams
- Manage stakeholders at senior levels, including executive and board-level contacts
- Generate new and repeat business through trusted client relationships
- Mentor and guide senior engineers and project teams
- Ensure quality professional services with strong commercial awareness
- Champion health, safety, and continuous improvement practice
What You’ll Be Doing
Project & Technical Leadership
Independently lead multidisciplinary design projectsEnsure delivery accuracy, compliance, and timely completionCollaborate across teams and provide advisory supportDrive reporting, risk management and system improvementsAct as key liaison for major clients and stakeholders
Build, retain, and grow relationships across the sectorEngage at senior levels (e.g. CEO, GM, board members)Represent the business in industry groups and eventsProfessional Services & Quality
Deliver and assure high-quality design solutionsManage project workloads and recoverable hoursLead business initiatives and contribute to ongoing developmentUphold quality systems and proceduresHealth, Safety & Compliance
Lead by example in H&S culture and mentorshipIdentify risks and drive continuous improvementsParticipate in audits, reporting and safety forumsAbout You
You’ll bring :
Proven ability to define solutions in ambiguous situationsProficiency in relevant engineering systems and technologiesCPEng preferred (or working toward)If you’re a senior engineer ready to lead complex design work, influence outcomes, mentor others, and shape major infrastructure projects — we’d love to hear from you.
Or, for further information about this job, please contact : Jobi Mathew - Recruitment Consultant Email :
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