Principal Engineer, Highway Structures (Hybrid Work)

North Somerset Council; Weston-super-Mare; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Wellbeing team

Cycle to Work

Job summary

North Somerset Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Engineer at Principal Engineer level to join our Highway Structures Team. You will lead on capital projects and oversee structural design works for bridges, retaining walls, and other structures, ensuring compliance with Eurocodes and national standards.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to safe, sustainable, value-for-money solutions.

Qualifications

• The post holder should be educated to a degree (BEng, BSc, MEng or MSc) in Civil Engineering or minimum HNC level (NVQ 4) or HND (NVQ 5) with significant years of experience in Civil/Structural engineering.
• Practical knowledge of industry codes and standards for highway works (BS, Eurocodes, DMRB, MCHW) and verification/validation practices.
• Software experience: MasterSeries, Tekla, AutoCAD, etc.
• Incorporated (IEng) or working towards CEng through ICE/IStructE is desirable.
• Experience in asset management systems (AMX or equivalent) for highway structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead on capital projects and relevant structural design works for highways.
• Review design drawings, calculations and technical documents.
• Prepare design concepts, drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Develop engineering solutions and present options to stakeholders.
• Support development of junior staff and monitor project budgets.

Skills

Civil/Structural engineering

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent (BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc) or HNC/HND with substantial experience

Tools

MasterSeries

Tekla

AutoCAD

Job description

North Somerset Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Engineer at Principal Engineer level to join our Highway Structures Team. You will lead on capital projects and oversee structural design works for bridges, retaining walls, and other structures, ensuring compliance with Eurocodes and national standards.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to safe, sustainable, value-for-money solutions.