Principal Civil Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Principal Highways Design Engineer to oversee the design process for key projects. This role involves managing project budgets, client relations, and ensuring compliance with design standards while leading a new team. Competitive salary and various bonuses on offer.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Profit Share Bonus

Healthcare cash plan

Flexible working initiatives

Paid membership to a professional institution

Subsidised social activities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in highways design and project delivery.
• Knowledge of MCHW, DMRB and local design guidance.
• Experience managing project budgets and resource allocations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process for various projects ensuring quality and budget adherence.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare and manage project budgets and expenditures.

Skills

Project Management

Client Communication

Budget Management

Design Compliance

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

Job Description

We are on the hunt for an experienced Principal Highways Design Engineer to join our client's new team in Cheshire. In this key role, you will oversee and manage the design process for a range of projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality designs that meet budgetary and client requirements.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive Salary, dependent on experience
• Profit Share Bonus
• Annual and on-the-spot bonuses
• Healthcare cash plan, including dental and optical
• Flexible working initiatives
• Paid membership to a professional institution (CIHT, ICE, etc.)
• Subsidised social activities

The role:

• Ensure designs are delivered within programme and within the budget provided;
• Manage resource allocations to ensure team members are fully utilised on the highest priority tasks;
• Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and financial accountability, and monitor and track project expenditures against said budget;
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and other project partners;
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle;
• Ensure that all designs are prepared in accordance with MCHW, DMRB and/or local design guidance, and that the requirements of all relevant Authorities and...