Principal Civil Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading firm is looking for a skilled Principal Highways Design Engineer to join their Cheshire team. This role is crucial in managing design processes, ensuring budget adherence, and maintaining high-quality standards in project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and be adept at stakeholder communication.

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 high-quality design engineering.
• Strong project management skills in budget control.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design process for various projects within budget.
• Act as primary contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure designs meet relevant guidelines and authorities.

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 are met.