Principal Civil Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Highways Design Engineer to join their new team in Cheshire. This pivotal role involves managing the design process across various projects, ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to client specifications. The position offers a competitive salary, along with various perks including a profit share bonus and healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Experience in highway design engineering essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.
• Ability to manage project budgets and resources.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the design process for a range of projects.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality designs meeting budgetary requirements.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Budgeting

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking 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 are met.