Principal Engineer

Matchtech; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Chartership support

Structured career progression

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead highways and drainage design in Luton with hybrid working. You will manage projects, mentor engineers and liaise with clients, authorities and stakeholders to deliver high-profile infrastructure schemes.

The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering, extensive highways experience, and strong knowledge of DMRB and related standards. Chartered status or progression toward Chartership is desirable, with a competitive benefits package and clear

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering highways infrastructure projects within a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of highways design standards including DMRB and Manual for Streets.
• Experience managing projects and technical teams.
• Client-facing experience and strong communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and project management capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of highways and drainage projects.
• Act as technical lead on a range of infrastructure schemes.
• Manage project budgets, programmes and resource allocation.
• Liaise directly with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Review and approve technical outputs produced by engineers and technicians.
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members.
• Contribute to bid preparation, fee proposals and business development activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with relevant design standards and client requirements.

Skills

Highways design

Project management

Client liaison

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Causeway Flow

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Principal Engineer - Highways & Drainage

Location: Luton (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Benefits

About the Company

Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy delivering innovative infrastructure, highways, transport and regeneration projects across the UK. Working across both public and private sector schemes, the team is involved in projects that improve connectivity, support sustainable growth and create lasting benefits for local communities.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Principal Engineer to join their Transport Infrastructure team based in Luton.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer to take a leading role in the design and delivery of highways and drainage projects across a diverse portfolio of public and private sector developments.

Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will lead technical delivery, manage project teams, liaise directly with clients and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

The role would particularly suit an individual with strong highways design experience and a good understanding of drainage design and infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of highways and drainage projects.
• Act as technical lead on a range of infrastructure schemes.
• Manage project budgets, programmes and resource allocation.
• Liaise directly with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Review and approve technical outputs produced by engineers and technicians.
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members.
• Contribute to bid preparation, fee proposals and business development activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with relevant design standards and client requirements.

Requirements

Essential

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering highways infrastructure projects within a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of highways design standards including DMRB and Manual for Streets.
• Experience managing projects and technical teams.
• Client-facing experience and strong communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and project management capability.

Desirable

• Experience undertaking or reviewing drainage designs.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards Chartership.
• Experience using Civil 3D, Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £60,000.
• Hybrid working.
• Exposure to nationally significant infrastructure projects.
• Structured career progression.
• Professional development and Chartership support.
• Comprehensive benefits package.