Highways Principal Engineer — Design Leader & Mentor

ameygroupi

Scotland

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension
Private medical insurance
25 days annual leave
Career progression
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Social Impact Days

Job summary

Amey Consulting in Scotland seeks a Principal Civil Engineer to lead highways schemes within our Highways Team. You will mentor junior designers, manage design delivery, and drive safety and value across projects.

The role offers hybrid working options across Scotland with flexibility to balance personal and professional life. Join a leading infrastructure partner delivering major road and bridge schemes for Transport Scotland and local authorities, with strong career development and competitive

Qualifications

  • High level technical leadership in highways schemes
  • Ability to produce technically sound engineering solutions
  • Experience with health and safety and CDM regulations

Responsibilities

  • Act as technical team leader, guiding teams and clients
  • Lead design, calculations, drawings, and deliverables to meet quality and schedule
  • Manage project budgets and cost control for deliverables
  • Interface with client and supplier reps; present proposals and attend progress meetings
  • Lead bids and prepare technical and commercial offers
  • Promote health and safety practices within the team

Skills

Technical leadership
Highway design
CDM knowledge
Budget management
Bid management
Team mentoring
CEM experience

Education

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Amey Consulting in Scotland seeks a Principal Civil Engineer to lead highways schemes within our Highways Team. You will mentor junior designers, manage design delivery, and drive safety and value across projects.

The role offers hybrid working options across Scotland with flexibility to balance personal and professional life. Join a leading infrastructure partner delivering major road and bridge schemes for Transport Scotland and local authorities, with strong career development and competitive

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