Principal Civil Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in highway engineering is seeking an experienced Principal Highways Design Engineer for their new team in Cheshire. This role involves overseeing design processes, managing project budgets, and maintaining high-quality standards. Competitive salary with various benefits is offered for the right candidate.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Experience in managing design processes for highway projects.
• Understanding of MCHW, DMRB and local design guidance.
• Strong leadership skills with effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design process for various highway projects.
• Prepare and manage project budgets while ensuring cost control.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Resource Allocation

Stakeholder Communication

Cost Control

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

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:

1. Competitive Salary, dependent on experience
2. Profit Share Bonus
3. Annual and on-the-spot bonuses
4. Healthcare cash plan, including dental and optical
5. Flexible working initiatives
6. Paid membership to a professional institution (CIHT, ICE, etc)
7. 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 are met.