Principal Highway Engineer

RGB; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Flexible working arrangements

24 days annual leave

7% employer pension contribution

Clear career progression

Job summary

RGB in Cardiff is seeking a permanent Principal Highway Engineer to lead highway design projects from concept through to construction.

You will mentor junior engineers, liaise with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams, and drive design delivery across residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes.

The role offers a salary of £50,000 to £65,000 per annum, private healthcare, 24 days leave plus bank holidays, a 7% pension, flexible working and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in highway design within a consultancy.
• Strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D knowledge.
• Experience with DMRB, Manual for Streets and local standards.
• Knowledge of Section 278/38 agreements and approvals.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead highway design and delivery from concept to construction.
• Prepare highway designs for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments.
• Design junctions and highway infrastructure to standards.
• Produce drawings and specs for planning and detailed design.
• Manage Section 278, Section 38, and other highway agreements.
• Liaise with authorities, clients and stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship within the team.
• Support business development and winning new work.

Skills

Highway design

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Project management

Client liaison

Mentoring

Education

Chartered engineer (CEng or IEng) or working towards

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

A permanent Principal Highway Engineer role has opened at RGB in Cardiff, with a salary of £50,000 to £65,000 per annum. The appointed engineer will lead highway design projects from concept through to construction for an award-winning, multidisciplinary consultancy. A strong pipeline of residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments across South Wales and the wider UK supports this position. Responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers and liaising with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary design teams. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in highway design, project leadership and client communication. The working pattern is full time, based in the Cardiff office, within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

Principal Highway Engineer £50,000 - £65,000 Cardiff An award-winning, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Cardiff is looking to appoint a Principal Highway Engineer to strengthen its growing team. With a strong pipeline of residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments across South Wales and the wider UK, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced highway engineer to take a leading role in the design and delivery of high-profile projects. You''ll join a collaborative and forward-thinking team where you''ll lead highway design projects from concept through to construction, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary design teams.

The Role

• Lead the design and delivery of highway and infrastructure schemes using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Prepare highway designs for residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments.
• Design junction improvements, access roads, estate roads and highway infrastructure in accordance with local and national standards.
• Produce technical drawings and specifications to support planning applications and detailed design.
• Manage Section 278, Section 38 and other highway agreements through the approval process.
• Liaise with local highway authorities, clients and external stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and line management to engineers within the team.
• Support business development activities and contribute to winning new work.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in highway design within a consultancy environment.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience delivering highway schemes in accordance with DMRB, Manual for Streets and local authority design standards.
• Extensive knowledge of Section 278 and Section 38 agreements and the associated approval processes.
• Excellent communication and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.
• Chartered status (CEng or IEng), or working towards chartership, would be advantageous.

What''s on Offer

• £50,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Flexible working arrangements
• Clear career progression into senior leadership

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected consultancy that is committed to investing in its people. You''ll work on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects, receive ongoing professional development, and be fully supported towards Chartered Engineer status if required, with genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.