Hybrid Senior Highways Engineer & Technical Lead

Marston Holdings Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

25 days annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Discounts on retail and travel

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Project Centre is seeking a Principal Highways Engineer to lead a varied portfolio of highways and civil projects. You will develop detailed designs, approve technical delivery, and guide a Civil 3D team from inception through construction. Hybrid role with three days in the office.

You will bring 10+ years in highways, a Civil Engineering degree, and Chartered status or progress toward it, along with NEC4/CDM experience and strong budgeting skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in highways, construction, or detailed design.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent professional qualification.
• Chartered membership or progress towards Chartered status with ICE/CIHT.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple highways projects from inception to completion.
• Develop detailed design and build packages for construction.
• Provide technical delivery oversight, budget, and programme control.
• Direct civil 3D design teams and ensure design standards compliance.
• Prepare fee estimates, tender submissions and technical proposals.
• Support business development through high-quality submissions.

Skills

Highways design

Project leadership

Client liaison

Budget management

Quality assurance

Technical approvals

Team leadership

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

DMRB standards

NEC4

CDM duties

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Chartered ICE/CIHT

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Project Centre is seeking a Principal Highways Engineer to lead a varied portfolio of highways and civil projects. You will develop detailed designs, approve technical delivery, and guide a Civil 3D team from inception through construction. Hybrid role with three days in the office.

You will bring 10+ years in highways, a Civil Engineering degree, and Chartered status or progress toward it, along with NEC4/CDM experience and strong budgeting skills.