Principal Highway Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary development consultancy is seeking a Principal Highway Engineer for their Bristol office. This is a pivotal role focused on leading complex highway projects across multiple sectors. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in highway engineering and experience in project management, delivering innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• 6+ years post-graduate experience (IEng/CEng or working towards).
• Proven ability to lead medium to major highway infrastructure schemes.
• Strong grasp of S278 applications and adoptable highway design.

Responsibilities

• Leading technically challenging and high-profile highway projects.
• Managing workloads and mentoring team members.
• Delivering high-quality solutions in various sectors.

Skills

Project Leadership

Highway Design

Mentoring

Technical Solutions

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Drainage Design Tools (e.g. Causeway Flow)

Job description

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We’re working with a valued client, a leading multi-disciplinary development consultancy to recruit a Principal Highway Engineer for their growing Bristol office.

This is a key opportunity to take the lead on technically challenging and high-profile highway projects across a range of sectors including residential, education, energy, and commercial development.

About you

We’re looking for a skilled engineer with a strong highways background, confident leading projects and delivering high quality solutions.

What you’ll bring:

• BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
• 6+ years’ post-grad experience (IEng/CEng or working towards)
• Proven ability to lead medium to major highway infrastructure schemes
• Experience managing workloads, mentoring team members, and acting as technical lead
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civils 3D (or similar)
• Strong grasp of S278 applications and adoptable highway design
• Knowledge of DMRB, Manual for Streets, and local authority design standards
• Drainage experience in a highway setting (desirable)
• Experience with drainage design tools (e.g. Causeway Flow) is a plus

Why Join?

You’ll join a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged. You’ll be working on complex, rewarding projects in a consultancy that blends technical excellence with a modern, people-first culture.

What’s on offer:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Employee benefits platform

If this sounds like your next move, we’d love to hear from you.