Principal Civil Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Highways Design Engineer for their Cheshire office. You will play a key role in overseeing design processes across various projects, ensuring that all work meets stringent timelines and standards while effectively managing budgets and client communications. Competitive salary, plus a range of attractive benefits are on offer, reflecting the importance of this role in their operations.

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

Subsidised social activities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing design processes within infrastructure projects.
• Ability to handle project budgets and stakeholder communication.
• Familiarity with MCHW, DMRB, and local design guidance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the design process for various projects.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality designs.
• Maintain budgetary and client requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Cost Control

Design Compliance

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...