Principal Civil Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Principal Highways Design Engineer to lead design processes in Cheshire. This role demands extensive experience in highways engineering and project management, ensuring project budgets and timelines are met. Exceptional communication skills are essential for stakeholder engagement and delivering high-quality designs that satisfy client expectations.

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 is essential.
• Membership in professional institutions (CIHT, ICE) is preferred.
• Strong ability to manage projects and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design process for various projects ensuring timely delivery.
• Manage project budgets and ensure financial accountability.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Cost control

Stakeholder communication

Highway design standards

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:

• 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...