Principal Highways Engineer

This consultancy is currently looking for a Principal Highway Engineer to join their expanding Highway teams based in their Manchester office.

The candidate should have a strong technical background and be able to work within a team environment, supporting the design delivery of existing projects and growth of the existing client base.

What’s on offer:

Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme Eye care vouchers Flexible annual leave allowance Flexible working hours Generous company pension contributions Group income protection Life assurance Private medical insurance Travel insurance Chartership support Professional institution membership fees

The role:

Promoting a health, safety and welfare culture Working within a team environment Mentoring and coaching talent Supporting Group Director and Regional Director to achieve budget and strategy targets Working closely with business managers on resource management, utilisation monitoring, and pipeline management Developing business Project management and technical delivery of highway schemes and infrastructure projects

What you need to succeed:

Civil Engineering or equivalent degree. MEng preferred. A track record of successful tendering and delivery of schemes in either the local or national transport market or for private developer clients Proven working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW) or other relevant design standards Experience of managing a professional team on projects Organisational skills to coordinate the delivery activities of a professional team A clear understanding of the importance of robust business processes and systems and a strong commitment to quality Strong communication and influencing skills Client-focused Experience of working on major highways projects Autocad, MicroDrainage and Civil 3D software Knowledge of drainage design and Section 104 agreements