Principal / Associate Highways Design Engineer

Client 2; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension contributions 5%

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Subscriptions to professional bodies

Hybrid working

Professional training

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting in Bristol is recruiting an experienced Principal/Associate Highway Engineer to lead planning-stage highway design projects and develop solutions in line with DMRB, Manual for Streets and local standards. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with planners, clients and authorities to support development proposals.

The role offers a central Bristol office, hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days leave, pension contributions, bonus

Qualifications

• Significant experience in highway design within a consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of highway design standards and legislation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience delivering planning-stage highway design, ideally in development/transport planning.
• Experience leading highway design projects and managing delivery.
• Knowledge of junction modelling and highway-related technical assessments.
• Understanding of highway agreements, planning obligations and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of planning-stage highway design projects, primarily supporting development proposals.
• Develop and review highway design solutions in accordance with standards and local authority guidance.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on highway design projects.
• Undertake junction modelling, forecasting and technical assessments.
• Prepare inputs for Transport Assessments and technical reports.
• Build and maintain client relationships and support business development.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Highway design

Client-facing communication

Education

Chartered Engineer (ICE/CIHT)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Principal / Associate Highway Engineer Bristol | Permanent £45,000 - £70,000 Package DOE

We're working with a leading UK transport planning consultancy that is looking to appoint a Principal / Associate Highway Engineer to join its team in a lovely central Bristol office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced highway design professional to join an established, multi-office design team, working alongside colleagues based across the UK.

The role sits within a transport planning consultancy, with a particular focus on planning-stage highway design for development projects. You will play a key role in developing highway solutions to support planning applications, providing technical input and working closely with transport planners, clients and local authorities.

The Role:

• Lead the delivery of planning-stage highway design projects, primarily supporting development proposals and planning applications.
• Develop and review highway design solutions in accordance with DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20 and relevant local authority standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on highway design projects.
• Undertake and review junction modelling, forecasting and technical assessments.
• Prepare and review highway design inputs for Transport Assessments and technical reports.
• Work closely with transport planners, clients, local authorities and other project stakeholders.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, resources and commercial performance.
• Build and maintain client relationships, supporting repeat business and wider business development.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and technicians.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in highway design within a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of highway design standards and relevant legislation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience delivering planning-stage highway design, ideally within a development or transport planning environment.
• Experience leading highway design projects and managing project delivery.
• Knowledge of junction modelling and highway-related technical assessments.
• Understanding of highway agreements, planning obligations and approval processes.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business development.
• ICE, CIHT or equivalent membership, with Chartership or working towards it advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Salary/package valued at £45,000 - £70,000 DOE.
• Lovely central Bristol office location.
• Opportunity to join an established highway design team with colleagues across multiple UK offices.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Employer pension contributions of 5%, increasing with long service.
• Discretionary biannual bonus scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance and critical illness cover.
• Payment of two professional subscriptions.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development and training.

This opportunity would suit an established Principal Engineer looking for their next step, or an existing Associate seeking a new challenge within a well-established and growing transport planning consultancy.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.