Principal Civil Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Principal Highways Design Engineer for their Cheshire team. The successful candidate will lead design efforts for various projects, ensuring compliance with standards while managing budgets and stakeholder expectations. Competitive salary with additional benefits including profit share and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

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 with managing budgets and project expenditures.
• Strong communication skills for client and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of MCHW and DMRB standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design processes to ensure timely delivery and compliance with requirements.
• Manage resource allocations and communicate with stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets and expenditures.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Budget Management

Design Compliance

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...