Principal / Associate Highways Engineer

Access Talent Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal/Associate Highways Engineer to lead projects and mentor junior staff. This role offers a unique opportunity to take responsibility within a small consultancy, working closely with directors. You will be the technical lead on various residential and commercial projects across the UK, ensuring high standards of design and execution. If you are passionate about transport infrastructure and want to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you, providing a platform for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway design and technical leadership.
• Strong understanding of civil and structural engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fee proposals and develop scope of works.
• Act as technical lead on projects, advising clients and developing designs.
• Engage with junior staff, checking progress and resolving challenges.

Skills

S278 Highway Design/Access Design

Junction & Roundabout Design

Highway Alignment Design

Road Sign & Line Design

Exception Report Responses to RSAs & S38 Reviews RFIs

Negotiating technical approvals for Local Highway Authorities

Job description

We are looking for a Principal / Associate Highways Engineer who is looking for the next step to take responsibility within a small consultancy and work alongside the directors. You will be required to be technical and a leader for junior employees.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing fee proposals, resolving issues and developing scope of works
• Assessing the clients’ needs, developing a plan of work
• Briefing more junior members of the team
• Expected to actively engage with junior staff members, checking drawings and reports as they progress and helping to anticipate and resolve technical challenges.
• Technical lead on projects, advising clients and developing design proposals for residential and commercial projects across the UK

Candidate Profile:

• S278 Highway Design/Access Design
• Junction & Roundabout Design
• Highway Alignment Design
• Road Sign & Line Design
• Exception Report Responses to RSAs & S38 Reviews RFIs
• Negotiating technical approvals for Local Highway Authorities

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 Per Annum

Sector: Transport Infrastructure, Civil & Structural Engineering

Contract Type: Permanent

Town/City: Yorkshire