Principal Designer jobs in County Durham

You will be responsible for acting as the technical lead, dealing with day-to-day management of an engineering team, managing complex geotechnical schemes, providing advice and ensuring high quality engineering solutions within infrastructure, the built environment and property developments.

You will ensure that design deliverables meet the project specifications and construction requirements while enhancing team performance through focused staff training and upgraded engineering tools and systems. While this is a hybrid position, it can be based out of any Wood office, candidates who can work from Glasgow or Horsham may be prioritised.

CK Group are recruiting for a highly motivated and experienced Principal Synthetic Biologist to join a growing biotechnological company in Newcastle on a three month fixed term contract (starting on 2nd March 2026) with scope to be made permanent. A great opportunity to work in a cutting-edge field with a company at the forefront of biotechnological research and be part of a visionary team...

You will lead and grow a portfolio that turns research into evidence-based strategy, options appraisal, business cases and clear recommendations to improve outcomes. This permanent role will be based in one of our offices (Dundee or Newcastle) in line with your preferences.

Job summary We are seeking a Principal Applied Psychologist to join our Intensive Support Team (IST) within the Adult Learning Disability Urgent Care Pathway at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver psychologically informed care across the Durham and Tees Valley region, supporting individuals with complex needs who require intensive,...

Date Posted: Rotating Machines - Senior/Principal Consultant General information Location Billingham Type of contract Permanent Full Time Occupational field Engineering Job-ID 8492 Job Summary The role is for an experienced Rotating Equipment Engineer with related experience and technical skills/capabilities in Rotating Equipment (RE) across all forms of machinery. The candidate will...

You will own the design, execution, and quality oversight of chromosomal engineering projects, making critical decisions that drive high-impact results. Why This Company is Exciting This company is at the forefront of synthetic biology and strain development, developing platform technologies that are rapidly advancing the state of microbial engineering.

Role: HV Operations ManagerSalary: £80,000-£100,000 per annumLocation: RemoteJob Purpose:Our client, a market-leading E&I contractor across the renewables, power generation and oil & gas sectors is seeking a HV Operations Manager to drive the development and market presence of their HV Operations. This role presents an opportunity to become a recognised leader in a critical, bustling, and...

You must possess excellent interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to organise work and meet scheduled targets and deadlines.

You must be able to support the Principal Engineer / Project Manager to maintain productivity.

You must also have a ‘right first time’ approach and a solutions-orientated attitude to your work.

Job Description AtkinsRéalis Building Design Practice have a vacancy in our Newcastle office covering the Northeast region, for a Senior Chartered Building Surveyor/ Senior Building Surveyor to work in a multi-disciplinary environment to deliver a full suite of Building Surveying duties. We can offer extremely varied and interesting work with a number of high-profile public and private sector...

SHEQ ManagerStart your sustainable career with Vital Energi at Port Clarence! We’re transforming Energy from Waste, helping power local communities, and protecting the planet for future generations. Join us and be part of the future of energy.The OpportunityWe’re excited to announce that we’re looking for a SHEQ Manager at our new energy from waste infrastructure, Port Clarence biomass facility...

You must have the right to work in the UK as we do not offer sponsorship for visas. About us We offer first rate training & development opportunities, 38 days annual leave pro rata, rising 1 day every 5 years of service (& the option to purchase additional AL) EAP health scheme including costs towards opticians, dentist, physio and shopping discounts plus a 3% contributory pension scheme.

Further Information Are you a qualified social worker looking to return to practice after a career break? Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is proud to offer a Return to Social Work Practice programme designed to support you in re-registering with Social Work England (SWE) and rejoining the profession with confidence. This programme provides a structured and supportive route back into practice,...

Organisation Durham Cricket C.I.C. Salary £16,000 Location Banks Homes Riverside, Chester le Street Contract type Permanent (Part time) Closing date 14 January 2026 Job Description Job Title: Safeguarding and Anti-Discrimination Department: Durham Cricket Reports to: The Director of Cricket Location: Banks Homes Riverside Hours: 17.5 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and matchdays as...

CPL UK Healthcare (formally RIG Locums) are currently looking for a General Adult Consultant, NHS based in Darlington, North East England area. The role offers highly negotiable rates for a dedicated psychiatrist. The trust seeks an enthusiastic Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry to work full-time and it would be excellent for someone wanting to broaden their experience of inpatient...

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.  Wood is recruiting for a Design Coordinator to support across various high-profile projects in the UK. The Design Coordinator will join our Systems Integration team within our Digital Consulting business. This is a hybrid role that requires three days per week based in our Glasgow office. We are also open to considering...

Principal Bridge Engineer Permanent Role Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + benefits Location: Durham Working Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days from home) A Principal Bridge Engineer (Highways) is required to join a Building Design Consultancy on a permanent basis. The company are a multi-discipline building design consultancy with a consistent stream of workflow. They offer a broad range of services in...

You will be responsible for leading on work and projects within the highways civil engineering team, delivering infrastructure projects efficiently, cost effectively and to client standards and requirements, whilst providing support on various design and maintenance duties. Principal Highways Engineer - BENEFITS

You will oversee the Transmission Tower structural assessment and design outputs, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget, while also identifying improvements in team delivery and fostering staff development, maintaining close collaboration with the UK Principal Structural Engineer and the Head of Engineering.

You will oversee the Transmission Tower structural assessment and design outputs, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget, while also identifying improvements in team delivery and fostering staff development, maintaining close collaboration with the UK Principal Structural Engineer and the Head of Engineering.