26 principal technical lead jobs found

Principal Technical Lead - Maldon District Council £27.29 per hour PAYE (approx. £53,200.00 per annum + 28 days holiday) Full Time Location: Maldon, CM9 5DL 2 days per week on site, 3 days work from home The role: Reporting into the Technical Support Team Leader, you will: Support the day‑to‑day management, workflow and prioritisation of Technical Support and Validation Officers Act as a point of escalation for complex or sensitive customer and internal enquiries Help drive service improvement, consistency and resilience across Development Management processes Support staff development, performance management and training The experience you will bring: Strong experience in Development Management and/or Building Control environments Confidence managing workflows, priorities and competing demands The ability to support and develop others through coaching, guidance and clear communication Experience contributing to business or process improvement initiatives A customer‑focused...

Principal Technical Lead - Maldon District Council Maldon District Council £27.29 per hour PAYE (approx. £53,200.00 per annum + 28 days holiday) Full Time Location: Maldon, CM9 5DL 2 days per week on site, 3 days work from home The role: Reporting into the Technical Support Team Leader, you will: Support the day‑to‑day management, workflow and prioritisation of Technical Support and Validation Officers Act as a point of escalation for complex or sensitive customer and internal enquiries Help drive service improvement, consistency and resilience across Development Management processes Support staff development, performance management and training The experience you will bring: Strong experience in Development Management and/or Building Control environments Confidence managing workflows, priorities and competing demands The ability to support and develop others through coaching, guidance and clear communication Experience contributing to business or process improvement...

Principal Technical Lead - Maldon District Council Maldon Temporary, Full Time £35.00 ph Reporting into the Technical Support Team Leader, you will: Support the day‑to‑day management, workflow and prioritisation of Technical Support and Validation Officers Act as a point of escalation for complex or sensitive customer and internal enquiries Help drive service improvement, consistency and resilience across Development Management processes Support staff development, performance management and training Contribute to improved systems, digital services and customer self‑service Work collaboratively across teams and services to support statutory and corporate objectives This role suits someone who combines strong technical understanding with people leadership, process improvement and a genuine commitment to public service. The experience you will bring: Strong experience in Development Management and/or Building Control environments Confidence managing workflows, priorities and...

Site Manager - Social housing kitchen & bathrooms Daniel Owen are recruiting a Site Manager to join a trusted principal contractor delivering high-quality kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes across the social housing sector. They partner with local authorities, housing associations, and asset management providers to improve homes and communities through excellence in service delivery, workmanship, and customer care. Due to continued growth and new contract awards, they are seeking an experienced and proactive Site Manager to lead and coordinate the successful delivery of kitchen and bathroom installation projects within occupied and void housing stock. Position: Site Manager Location: Telford & Shrewsbury Salary: £250.00 per day (CIS) + Van Contract Type: Temporary (possible permanent position available) Duration: 1st September 2026 - April 2027 Start date: 1st September As Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for day-to-day site operations,...

Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced Principal EC&I Engineer to lead the delivery of Electrical, Control & Instrumentation engineering solutions within highly regulated and safety-critical environments. A key priority for this role is the design and delivery of bespoke special-purpose machinery, requiring a strong background in developing innovative, fit-for-purpose engineering solutions from concept through to manufacture, commissioning, and client handover. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring that all engineering deliverables are compliant with customer requirements, industry standards, programme milestones, and budget constraints. Key Role Priorities Essential Requirement Proven experience in the design and development of bespoke special-purpose machinery. Demonstrated ability to lead engineering projects through the full lifecycle from concept design to installation and commissioning....

Booth Welsh has a great contract opportunity for an Contract Engineering Lead to work with a long term client based in Bristol. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the design of a building that houses an auxiliary boiler system, which provides steam to the main turbines of two reactors at the organisation. This is supported by a multi-disciplinary Team within the contracting company. The role is responsible for: Providing technical management of the Contract(s), including being the primary point of contact for the civil programme Project Managers and Mechanical, Electrical and Heating and Ventilation (MEH) programme Project Managers Ensuring consistency of Contract Partner(s) deliverables with the contract technical specifications Ensuring Safety and UK Context requirements are taken into account in design activities, noting that the Ancillary Works Team enact the Principal Designer role for this contract on behalf of the contracting company Monitoring the effectiveness of the...

Principal EICA Engineer - Water Sector Location: Remote / Home-Based (Site visits, FATs & Manchester Office 2-3x/month) Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Work Pattern: 08:00 - 16:00, Monday - Friday About the Role We are seeking an experienced Principal EICA Engineer with a strong background in the UK water sector to lead and deliver engineering solutions across key UK water frameworks. This role offers full flexibility for remote working, combined with ad-hoc site travel, supplier Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and strategic collaboration in our Manchester hub 2-3 times per month. Reporting to the Project Lead Engineer's taking the reins as the Lead Engineer on dedicated projects-you will drive cost-effective, high-performing EICA designs from concept through to commissioning. Key Responsibilities Technical Design & Delivery: Prepare, check, and approve outline and detailed electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation (EICA) design documentation....

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector St Albans: Hybrid (3 Days Office) Contract: £55-65p/h (Outside IR35) Advance TRS are supporting a rapidly growing consultancy in their search for a Principal Mechanical Engineer. Joining a newly formed London business unit, you'll have the unique opportunity to help build a team from the ground up, influence how projects are delivered, and play a significant role in the future growth of the business within the UK water market. You'll lead the mechanical design of clean water and wastewater projects, producing high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver mechanical design solutions for water and wastewater projects * Produce calculations, reports, specifications and design drawings * Lead and review work from junior engineers and CAD technicians * Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontract design teams * Ensure...

Principal Structural Engineer / Discipline Head Manchester (Hybrid/Remote Working Available) £65,000-£80,000 DOE or Contract: £450-£550/day Outside IR35 Advance TRS is partnering with a growing engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Structural Principal Engineer / Discipline Head to join their expanding design team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Chartered Structural Engineer looking to take on a senior technical leadership role, leading the Structural discipline across complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects while helping to shape engineering standards, mentor talented engineers and drive technical excellence. The Opportunity As the Structural Discipline Head, you'll be the technical authority for structural engineering, leading the design and assurance of major infrastructure projects across regulated sectors, including water, rail, highways, nuclear and energy. Key Responsibilities Lead structural engineering design across multidisciplinary...

Principal Civil Engineer/ Discipline Head Manchester - Hybrid Perm: £65,000-£80,000 DOE or Contract: £450-£550/day (Outside IR35) Advance TRS is delighted to be partnering with a growing engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Civil Principal Engineer / Discipline Head to join their expanding water team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Civil Engineer to take on a senior technical leadership role, leading the Civil discipline across a range of major UK water infrastructure projects while influencing engineering standards, mentoring teams and driving technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead civil engineering design across clean and wastewater projects. Provide technical leadership and design assurance. Review and approve calculations, reports and engineering deliverables. Mentor and develop engineers, graduates and technicians. Drive engineering standards, quality and continuous improvement. Support bids, resource planning and framework...

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer Day Rate: Up to £550 per day (outside IR35) Location: Manchester, with occasional site visits (expenses paid) Type: 12-month Contract | Full-time | Hybrid (1-2 days WFH) About the Role: You'll be leading on the design and delivery of varied water sector projects, including: Sewage treatment works upgrades Clean water main replacements IED schemes at sewage treatment works CSO upgrades and storm storage solutionsThis senior role involves steering technical excellence while working closely with both internal teams and regulated water clients. About the Client: Our client is a trusted engineering design consultancy operating across the UK rail and utilities sectors. With a solid reputation and a growing portfolio, they are known for their collaborative culture and strong values. Wellbeing is central to their ethos - they prioritise a safe, fair and positive workplace where people can do their best work. Key Responsibilities: Lead the civil...

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon (Hybrid Working) Rate: Negotiable Contract: 6 Months Temporary Contract Start Date: 7th September 2026 Hours: 37 Hours per Week The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join a busy Planning Applications service on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled planning professional to lead a team managing a significant caseload of major planning applications within a district experiencing considerable development pressure. Working within the Development Service, you will provide leadership and operational oversight to a team comprising an Assistant Team Leader and 10 Senior Planners, ensuring applications are progressed efficiently and effectively through to determination. Key Responsibilities Manage and support a team of planning professionals dealing with major planning applications. Provide leadership, guidance and technical expertise across complex planning matters. Review,...

Structures Manager - Highways & Infrastructure Location: Bristol Area - Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office Rate: Up to £60 per hour Contract: Initial 6 months Hours: Full-time Carrington West is supporting a major organisation with the appointment of an experienced Structures Manager to lead the management, maintenance and strategic development of a diverse highway structures and infrastructure asset portfolio. This is a senior contract position with responsibility for bridges, retaining walls, culverts, road restraint systems and geotechnical assets, combining technical leadership with strategic asset management and significant capital programme responsibility. Key Responsibilities ·Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of senior engineers, engineers and technicians. ·Manage inspection, maintenance and improvement programmes across highway and open space structures. ·Provide expert technical advice on complex infrastructure, highways and development projects....

Principal Commercial Planner Contract: 6 months Rate: £450 per day Umbrella Location: Central London The Opportunity An exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Commercial Planner to support major property development and regeneration schemes across London. Working from a client-side/landowner perspective, you will support major development opportunities, working closely with development partners, local authorities, consultants and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead planning appraisals for major development opportunities. Prepare and coordinate planning applications and supporting documentation. Provide planning advice throughout the development lifecycle. Engage and negotiate with local authorities and key stakeholders. Support planning policy, Section 106, CIL and S278 matters. Represent the planning function at senior stakeholder meetings. Manage consultants and support junior team members. Identify opportunities to maximise development and...

Role: Cyber Assurance Lead Position: Contract Location: Hybrid/ London Days on Site: Minimum 1 Duration: Approx until 31st March 2027 Pay: Up to 750£ per day Umbrella Job Purpose / Overview Cyber assurance is an umbrella term for several processes aimed at ensuring individual system components can adequately protect themselves from attacks. Doing so requires not just a one-time effort but spans the complete system lifecycle in a changing environment as security posture may evolve over time adapting to emerging threats or changing systems utilisation. The Cyber Assurance Lead role holder is responsible to ensure that assurance is carried out professionally fulfils its role as last line of defence. They will oversee cyber security controls implementation, from definition in line with risks assessments to operation and maintenance. The Cyber Assurance Lead post holder will conduct assessments and audits, sharing findings and mitigations actions with the relevant stakeholders...

A long term opportunity, outside IR35 exists for a Senior/Lead TWC on an iconic project in Manchester. Previous experience on major projects for tier one Contractors as a Lead/Senior TWC managing complex civil and structural elements like bridges, precast elements, deep drainage, shoring etc would be advantageous. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, this role is to manage temporary works for the Scheme to ensure all elements are delivered safely, to the required quality, on time and within budget, all in line with the scheme design and associated highway specifications and in compliance with the Development Consent Order requirements. This role will also be appointed as the Lead Appointed Person for Lifting on the Scheme. Responsibilities Ability and independence to make engineering decisions that will not be compromised by commercial, programme or other pressures. Assumed methods of construction and loading constraints. Capable and have the knowledge and...

Role: Field Engineer Position: Contract Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset Duration: 12 Months Rolling Rate: Circa £350 p/d PAYE + 36 days annual leave // Circa £475 p/d Umbrella Job Purpose / Overview The Field Engineer will carry out surveillance of construction activities performed by the Contractor at the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant construction site. The activities will relate to the construction, installation, and assembly of mechanical equipment, including static and rotating equipment, piping, pipe supports, and associated welding activities. The Field Engineer will perform surveillance activities to provide confidence that the work is being carried out in accordance with the Contractor's approved Work Information and applicable requirements. He/She will form part of a wider team, with the primary responsibility of delivering the Team Lead duties defined in the contract and ensuring that HPC's quality needs, targets, and expectations are consistently met....

Flood & Coastal Principal Project Manager Location: Bournemouth - Hybrid. 2 days a week (Wednesday a must onsite) Pay: £40.04 per hour | Contract:18 months - Ends February 2028 Valid driving licence and personal vehicle owned. About the role We are seeking an experienced Flood & Coastal Principal Project Manager to lead the delivery of large, complex and high-profile flood and coastal projects and programmes across the South West. You will provide senior project leadership, overseeing governance, delivery, risk, resources, procurement and budgets. You will work with senior stakeholders, local government partners, consultants and contractors to deliver successful outcomes and provide assurance to senior decision-makers. Key responsibilities Lead complex projects and programmes from development through to delivery. Establish and maintain strong governance, reporting and assurance arrangements. Manage budgets, procurement, risks, issues, resources and programme...

Principal Lift Engineer - To be responsible to the Public Realm Infrastructure Manager for: To project manage and act as contract lead for capital schemes and planned works relating to all works associated with Greenwich and Woolwich Foot Tunnel Lifts. Planning and implementing allocated projects from the capital and planned maintenance work programmes. To create briefs, and Invitation to Tender documents to be able to lead the procurement of consultants To manage contracts alongside contractor performance, as well as managing the financial progression and reconciliation of projects. Lead of regeneration of the Greenwich and Woolwich Foot Tunnel Lifts replacement. Consultation with Members and internal teams on aspects of contracts. To be responsible for the full range of engineering design and maintenance work from feasibility to final accounts, and the programmed maintenance and renewal of building services and lift plant, and related technical client functions. Ensuring...

Electrical Manager / EICA Manager Location: Birmingham Rate: £350–£450 per day Sector: Water / Wastewater Projects: Three new STW schemes Employer: Regional Principal Contractor We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Manager / EICA Manager to work across three new wastewater treatment schemes for Severn Trent Water (STW), working for an established regional principal contractor. The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing the electrical, instrumentation, control and automation elements of the projects, providing leadership to site teams and subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, programme requirements, BS7671 and STW standards. Key Responsibilities * Manage and coordinate day-to-day electrical and EICA installation activities across three STW wastewater treatment schemes. * Lead and coordinate electrical subcontractors, site supervisors, suppliers and...