Principal Consultant – Design and Engineering
$95,000–$110,000 year
On-siteLeatherhead, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Provide strategic technical leadership across major UK infrastructure and transformation programmes, shaping engineering strategies that align with operational and business objectives. Act as a senior technical authority to deliver independent advice, ensure compliance with safety standards, and resolve complex interfaces between designers, constructors, and regulators. Lead multidisciplinary teams to drive capability transformation in manufacturing, digital engineering, and asset performance while representing Frazer-Nash in executive-level governance forums. Work from client sites in the North West three days weekly within a hybrid model, influencing investment decisions and managing risk for senior stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent professional recognition
- Significant experience delivering major infrastructure, engineering or transformation programmes
- Experience in senior technical leadership positions such as Chief Engineer, Technical Director, Engineering Director or equivalent
- A strong understanding of engineering governance, assurance and technical risk management
- Experience working within complex stakeholder environments involving clients, suppliers, regulators and delivery partners
- The ability to influence and advise senior executive stakeholders
- Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of programme delivery challenges
- Must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting
Desired Qualifications
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills
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