Principal / Associate Engineer

Matchtech; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Flexible hours

Supportive team

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Principal / Associate Engineer specialising in highways and drainage to join its infrastructure team on a permanent, full-time basis, based from Wakefield. The role offers technical leadership across highways projects from feasibility through to construction, delivering resilient and sustainable transport solutions.

Applicants should have a BEng or BSc in civil engineering and substantial experience leading design projects, with strong communication, commercial awareness

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Significant experience leading civil engineering design projects
• Detailed knowledge of highways design principles and drainage
• Experience in commercial management, project delivery and client interface
• Experience in team leadership and staff development
• Strong numerical, analytical and report-writing skills
• Effective written and verbal communication, able to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Leading technical contribution to highways and drainage projects
• Managing medium-sized projects or several smaller projects with complex features
• Delivering detailed highway design and supporting projects through construction
• Providing technical advice on professional, commercial and project matters
• Managing project scope, resources, budgets and additional works with clients
• Developing long-term client relationships and supporting business development
• Acting as technical lead while developing colleagues and the wider team
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors and stakeholders

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

Project leadership

Client liaison

Team leadership

Business development

Technical leadership

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

BEng or BSc Civil Engineering

MSc or MEng desirable

IEng/CEng desirable

Job description

Our client is seeking a Principal / Associate Engineer specialising in highways and drainage to join its multidisciplinary infrastructure team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to major transport, highways and regeneration projects across the UK, from the Wakefield office.

About the Role:

The successful individual will provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of highway infrastructure schemes, supporting projects from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design and construction. The role will involve working with public and private sector clients to deliver innovative, sustainable and future-ready transport solutions. Projects may include walking and cycling improvements, urban regeneration schemes, strategic highway developments, transport interchanges, metro infrastructure and major framework commissions. The role will also contribute to team development, business growth and the continued advancement of transport infrastructure services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the technical contribution to highways and drainage projects
• Managing medium-sized projects or several smaller projects with complex features
• Delivering detailed highway design and supporting projects through construction
• Providing technical advice on professional, commercial and project-related matters
• Managing project scope, resources, budgets and additional works in consultation with clients
• Developing long-term client relationships and supporting business development activities
• Acting as a technical lead while supporting the development of colleagues and the wider team
• Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors and other stakeholders

Job Requirements:

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent qualification
• Significant experience leading civil engineering design projects
• Detailed knowledge of highways design principles, drainage and industry processes
• Experience in commercial management, project delivery and client interface activities
• Experience in team leadership, staff development or technical management
• Understanding of business development and the development of repeat client work
• Strong numerical, analytical and report-writing skills with excellent attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work to deadlines independently and as part of a team

Desirable Qualifications:

• Further degree such as an MSc or MEng in a relevant discipline
• Professional qualification such as IEng, CEng or an equivalent accreditation

Benefits:

• Permanent, full-time position with hybrid working options
• Opportunity to work on high-profile highways and transport infrastructure projects
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary working environment
• Professional development and support towards further qualifications
• Opportunities to progress through technical, management and leadership pathways
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on employee wellbeing

Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunities and accessibility

If you are an experienced highways engineer with strong technical, commercial and leadership capabilities, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects and support the development of a successful transport team.