Principal Civil Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Highways Design Engineer to manage design processes in Cheshire. This role involves overseeing projects, managing budgets, and ensuring high-quality design delivery. Competitive salary and bonuses are offered, along with flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Profit Share Bonus

Healthcare cash plan

Flexible working initiatives

Paid membership to professional institution

Subsidised social activities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing highway design projects.
• Understanding of MCHW and DMRB design guidance.
• Strong financial accountability skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the design process for various projects.
• Prepare project budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Act as the primary contact for clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Design quality control

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Membership to CIHT, ICE, etc.

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.