Principal Design Engineer

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 projects

Ensure delivery accuracy, compliance, and timely completion

Collaborate across teams and provide advisory support

Drive reporting, risk management and system improvements

Act as key liaison for major clients and stakeholders

Build, retain, and grow relationships across the sector

Engage at senior levels (e.g. CEO, GM, board members)

Represent the business in industry groups and events

Professional Services & Quality

Deliver and assure high-quality design solutions

Manage project workloads and recoverable hours

Lead business initiatives and contribute to ongoing development

Uphold quality systems and procedures

Health, Safety & Compliance

Lead by example in H&S culture and mentorship

Identify risks and drive continuous improvements

Participate in audits, reporting and safety forums

About You

You'll bring :

Proven ability to define solutions in ambiguous situations

Proficiency in relevant engineering systems and technologies

CPEng 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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