Principal Highway Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A prominent multi-disciplinary design consultancy is seeking a Principal Highway Design Engineer in Birmingham. This role involves overseeing design processes for various transport planning and highways projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes while managing budgets and client communications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in highway design and project management, with a focus on fostering a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Company pension

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working initiatives

Profit Share Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven project management in highway projects.
• Strong technical skills in highway design environments.
• Experience developing and supervising Highway Design staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely design delivery within budget.
• Manage project budgets and financial accountability.
• Act as primary contact for clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Resource Management

Highway Design

Technical Skills

Education

Chartered Engineer

Tools

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

Job description

Principal Highway Design Engineer

Birmingham

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

Location

Birmingham

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

• Car scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Full job description

Our client are a well known multi-disciplinary design consultancy who are proud to be a leading consultancy offering a complete, integrated approach to Transport Planning and Highways Design.

This expansion will enhance our ability to serve a broad range of public and private sector clients, including major commercial developers across the UK. Our track record of delivering successful outcomes on high-profile projects showcases our expertise in development transport planning, S278/38 highways scheme design, drainage, environmental planning, and project implementation.

At the core our client is our belief that our people are our greatest asset. We foster a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work culture where continuous professional development is a priority. We are committed to helping our team members grow through dedicated training, mentorship, and opportunities to innovate.

We are now seeking a seasoned Principal Highways Design Engineer to join our new team in Birmingham. In this key role, you will oversee and manage the design process for a range of projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality designs that meet budgetary and client requirements. If you are looking for a new challenge in an environment that values creativity, excellence, and career progression, we encourage you to join us and contribute to our future success.

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

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• 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)