Lead Principal Road Engineer for Landmark Highways

WSP; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their Roads team in Carlisle. This role involves managing highway consultancy projects across all stages, fostering client relationships, and leading design teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in highway design and hold a relevant engineering qualification, along with strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in road geometry, roundabouts, junction designs.
• Leading design disciplines of relevant projects.
• Contract document preparation or site supervision experience.
• Proficiency in compliance with relevant design codes.
• Experience with CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to ensure coordination of multi-disciplinary input.
• Develop trusted client relationships and manage expectations.
• Prepare fee proposals and manage project budgets.
• Lead teams in delivering design drawings and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and quality standards.

Skills

Relevant knowledge in highway design

Experience in leading design disciplines

Client/stakeholder management skills

Good communication skills

Ability to use relevant design software

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer or Incorporated Engineer

Tools

Autodesk Civils 3D

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

InfoDrainage

PDS

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their Roads team in Carlisle. This role involves managing highway consultancy projects across all stages, fostering client relationships, and leading design teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in highway design and hold a relevant engineering qualification, along with strong communication and project management skills.