Principal Engineer

Essential Employment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local employment agency is seeking a Principal Engineer in Huddersfield to lead teams on highway and transportation projects. The role involves managing procurement, planning, and financial aspects, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal for candidates with strong project management and team leadership skills. This position is full-time and temporary, offering a competitive salary of £22.65 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience managing highway and transportation projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement and feasibility studies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams delivering highways and transportation projects.
• Oversee procurement, planning, and feasibility studies.
• Manage budgets, resources, and project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and technical standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and partner agencies.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budget management

Compliance with health & safety

Job description

Principal Engineer needed in Huddersfield Paying £22.65 per day ref 000A 874 /1

Full time hours on a temporary basis

We are looking for a Principal Engineer to lead teams delivering a wide range of highway, transportation, and seasonal projects. You will manage procurement, planning, feasibility, and financial/resource aspects of schemes, from minor works to large-scale multi-agency transportation projects.

This role sits within StreetScene Service or Strategic Investment & Regeneration, offering the chance to shape infrastructure that supports local communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams delivering highways and transportation projects.
• Oversee procurement, planning, and feasibility studies.
• Manage budgets, resources, and project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and technical standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and partner agencies.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

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