Principal Highway Design Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Fleet; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Principal Highway Design Engineer in Birmingham. The role requires strong project management and technical skills in highway design, with a focus on experience in MicroDrainage and Civil 3D software. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a profit share bonus, flexible working initiatives, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Car scheme

Company pension

Healthcare cash plan

Flexible working initiatives

Paid membership to professional institutions

Subsidised social activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of MicroDrainage/Civil 3D experience required.
• Experience in designing highway projects and managing budgets.
• Proficiency in Highways Technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver designs within project budgets and timelines.
• Manage project resources and client communications.
• Encourage innovation within the design team.

Skills

Pro-active management

Resource management

Highway design experience

Project management

Sound judgment

Staff mentorship

Highways Technical knowledge

Contract document management

Civil 3D CAD knowledge

MicroDrainage software experience

Education

Chartered Engineer (preferred)

Valid UK driving licence

Tools

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Principal Highway Design Engineer – Birmingham

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time

Benefits

• Pulled from the full job description
• Car scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Main Duties

• 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 and Statutory bodies are incorporated into designs, as appropriate;
• Undertake and check / authorise design information and reports providing effective feedback;
• Work with Milestone’s Senior Management Team to assist with projects from other offices and disciplines;
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement within the team and displaying sound independent judgement;
• Comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations and adopting a pro-active risk management / mitigation approach;
• Have an active role in growing and establishing the Birmingham Office.

Essential Requirements

• Pro-active management skills with confidence to manage teams in accordance with a growing and varied workload;
• Great resource management skills ensuring projects are resourced with the most effective staff;
• Strong technical skills and experience in a range of highway design environments;
• Proven project management of highway projects and delivery to programme and budget;
• Display sound independent judgment;
• Experience with developing, mentoring and supervision of Highway Design staff;
• Robust working knowledge of Highways Technical documents within the DMRB;
• Experience managing the development of contract documents in accordance with relevant Highway contracts;
• To be able to work with or advise key clients on technical issues in the highway structures sector at a senior level, and;
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Civils 3D CAD package, and;
• Experience in highway drainage design and use of MicroDrainage software

Desirable Requirements

• Preferably a Chartered Engineer,
• Hold a valid UK driving licence

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
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• ..and more!

Additional pay

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Job Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application questions

• Do you have at least 3 years of MicroDrainage experience?

Experience

• Civil 3D: 3 years (required)
• DMRB: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (required)

Location

• Birmingham, West Midlands (required)