Principal Engineer – Birmingham or Bristol

Phil Jones Associates Ltd & PJA Civil Engineering Ltd; Birmingham, Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Company Share Ownership scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Payment of professional subscription

Membership of group pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Phil Jones Associates Ltd & PJA Civil Engineering Ltd is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to lead diverse development schemes in Birmingham or Bristol. This role involves managing projects while providing design expertise on highway schemes for commercial, residential, and educational sectors.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Civil Engineering, with 8–9 years of experience and strong skills in project management, mentorship, and relevant design standards.

A competitive benefits package includes flexible working arrangements, life assurance, pension membership, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8–9 years of relevant post-graduate experience, working towards or holding a professional qualification.
• Experience in leading design for highways schemes across the UK.
• Proficiency in industry software essential for project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Run projects while mentoring junior team members.
• Lead design and management of highway schemes.
• Produce technical reports and manage client interactions.

Skills

High-quality design advice

Project management

Mentoring junior team members

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Site 3D

Causeway Flow

Vehicle Tracking

Job description

Civil Engineering – Principal Engineer (Birmingham or Bristol)

We areseekingto recruit aninnovative, forward thinkingand experiencedPrincipalEngineer to take a leading role in delivering a diverse range of development schemesacross the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute designexpertiseon highway schemesacross commercial, residential, healthcare, and education projects within a dynamic and growing consultancy.

You will have experience in providing high-quality designadviceinput across a wide range of projects, ensuring that all designscomply withcurrent legislation, best practice, and local authority policies, while delivering work to the highest technical standards.

will be able to:

• Runtheirown projects,providing mentoring toinfluence and developjunior team members
• Lead the designand management ofhighwayschemesin accordance withrelevant standards, including Local Highway Authority guidance, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20, DMRB, and NRSWA
• Lead the design and management ofhighwaydrainage systems in line with Sewerage Sector Guidance, the Code for Adoption Agreements, and TheSuDSManual (CIRIA C753)
• Undertake the designand managementof public realm, active travel, cycling infrastructure improvements, major highways, and utilities coordination
• Be a forward thinker when it comes to developing design solutions within existing constrained environments
• Undertakethe productionof technical reports,feeproposalsand bids
• Liaise and negotiate with highway and planning authorities to agree proposed designs
• Lead the coordination ofhighway and drainage adoption processes and legal requirements, including S278, S38, and S104 agreements
• Demonstrate aproficientunderstanding of standard engineering practices, including Health and Safety and CDM regulations
• Leadmeetings with clients, architects, contractors, local authorities, and other statutory bodies to discuss project issues
• Adegree in Civil Engineering (or similar)with8–9years’ relevant post-graduate experience,working towards or holding a professional qualification (Incorporated or Chartered)

The ideal candidate will also have experience and knowledge of the following:

• Experience inleading the design of complex strategic and local highwayschemes across the UK
• Sound understanding of national design standards and best practice, including knowledge of local authority and National Highways processes and requirements
• Experience with highway and drainage adoption agreements and processes, including S278, S38, and S104
• Experience in producing design packages from outline/detailed planning through to tender and construction
• Proficiencyinthe use and teaching ofindustry software, including AutoCAD, Civils 3D, Site 3D, Causeway Flow (orInfoDrainage), Vehicle Tracking, andKeyLINES/SIGN/POST
• Experience in earthworks design, including cut and fill analysis
• Experienceinworking collaboratively and attending meetings with clients, architects, contractors, and statutory authorities
• Ability toestablishnew client relationships to help develop and grow the business.
• Experience in public realm design, traffic management, and/or utilitiesinfrastructure would be an advantage.
• Astrong knowledge of highwaydesign standards and best practice
• Strong communicationand negotiation skills.
• Excellenttime management and organisational skills with the ability tomaintaingood records
• Aproventrack recordofmanagingtasks andthedelivery ofprojects on time and within budget
• Strong ability to produce technicalreports,prepare and review fee proposals and bids
• Understanding of projectfinancial managementand control
• A flair for problem solving.

Rewards and Benefits

As a member of the PJA team, you can expect:

• An attractive and modern working environment with good accessibility by all modes of transport
• The opportunity to progress quickly within the firm
• A wide range of challenging projects
• Ongoing support, training and mentoring from senior professionals within the business with a real commitment from senior management towards personal and professional development

We also offer an attractive benefits package that includes:

• 25 Days annual leave plus the ability to purchase additional leave.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Option to participate in the Company Share Ownership scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Payment of professional subscription.
• Membership of our group pension scheme.
• Life assurance

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this role, then please email your CV and a covering letter to [e-mail] . Please ensure you state the role you are applying for in the email subject.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.