Principal Engineer - Cable Route Management

Are you a Principal Civil/ Structural Engineer with good experience Cable Route Management Design? Do you have experience working on London Underground/ TFL assets? Rate: £50-£55 per hour outside IR35 Contract length: Initial 6 months Start date: ASAP Location: Central London (Tues - Thurs) Mon - Fri from home We are seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the cable route management (CMS) design for the Piccadilly Line New Works. If you have a proven track record in leading cable route management projects and thrive in a client-facing role, this position offers the perfect challenge for you to take full control of a high-profile project. You will be joining a team delivering a critical infrastructure upgrade for the Piccadilly Line. This project, focused on cable route design, is a key package of work for a major client, and is vital to the modernisation of London's transport network. This is a client-facing leadership role where you will take full control of the project under the director. You will manage a team of two engineers, ensuring deliverables are met on a tight programme. Company culture You will be part of a collaborative and results-driven team that values proactive and engaged professionals. The culture encourages face-to-face interaction to drive the project forward, balanced with the flexibility that modern professionals require. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the project and act as the main point of contact for the client and TFL. - Manage the design process and a team of junior engineers. - Perform assurance and Category 2 checks on designs. - Attend weekly client meetings. Make sure design package in line with program and costs. Requirements: - Essential experience working within the London Underground (LU) environment and a strong understanding of its assurance processes (e.g., CDS). - An understanding of cable route design is required to guide the team and check work. - Must be a strong, professional communicator comfortable in a client-facing role. - Ability to work 2-3 days per week at the client's Central London office This is a contract role with an initial duration of approximately 9 months

Location: Notting Hill, GB

Posted Date: 11/3/2025