Chartered Civil Engineer Highway Specialist

ACS Performance; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international highways consultancy is seeking a Principal Highway Engineer with expertise in highway condition assessment to join their Bristol team. This hybrid role involves project delivery, team leadership, and client engagement, requiring a minimum of 10 years' experience in highway engineering. Applicants should hold a degree in Civil Engineering and Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status. Benefits include flexible working, pension scheme, and 25 days holiday. Travel to New Zealand will be required quarterly.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Pension scheme

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Supportive, collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' post-qualification experience in highway engineering.
• Strong background in road condition surveying and data interpretation.
• Detailed knowledge of skid resistance principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to deliver high-quality technical solutions.
• Interpret road condition survey data.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and client expectations.
• Take full commercial ownership of project portfolio.

Skills

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Road condition surveying

Data interpretation

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office applications

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/MEng) or related discipline

Tools

Asset management software

Job description

Principal Highway Engineer (Chartered Civil Engineer) - Highway Condition Specialist

Bristol - (Hybrid or Remote for the right candidate)

A leading international highways consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Highway Engineer with specialist expertise in highway condition assessment to join their growing team. This is a senior technical and commercial role with the scope to shape major programmes of work across the UK and overseas.

About the Role

You'll play a pivotal part in delivering high-impact projects for public and private sector clients, using survey data to inform policy, investment decisions, and bespoke consultancy commissions. This is a leadership position with responsibility for both project delivery and team development.

Key elements of the role include:

• Leading and managing a team to deliver high-quality technical solutions
• Interpreting road condition survey data, including skid resistance analysis
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards and client expectations
• Providing guidance and oversight to colleagues in similar technical roles
• Taking full commercial ownership of your project portfolio, including budgeting and cost control
• Acting as a key liaison with clients and suppliers, attending progress meetings and responding to queries
• Supporting business development through bid preparation and client engagement
• Promoting the highest standards of health, safety, and welfare
• Playing a technical and managerial leadership role in the organisation's operations in New Zealand

This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on both UK and international projects, with meaningful autonomy and visibility across the business.

About You

Essential qualifications and experience

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (ICE or equivalent), registered with the Engineering Council
• Minimum 10 years' post-qualification experience in highway engineering
• Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/MEng) or related discipline
• Strong background in road condition surveying and data interpretation
• Detailed knowledge of skid resistance principles
• Experience using asset management software (training provided for the organisation's bespoke system)
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with confidence engaging UK and international clients
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to manage varied project demands
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

• Proven managerial or team-leadership experience

Additional Information

• Travel to New Zealand required for approximately 4-6 weeks per year, typically across 2-3 trips
• First international trip expected in October 2026
• Occasional UK travel for events and client meetings

Benefits

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Pension scheme
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Supportive, collaborative environment with international exposure

This role is recruited for by ACS Performance.