Principal Highways Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent transport consultancy in London is seeking a Principal Highways Engineer to lead urban infrastructure projects. You will mentor a team, manage client relationships, and ensure project quality. A degree in Civil Engineering and extensive highways design experience are essential. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including training and wellness programs.

Benefits

Performance-related bonuses

25 days' annual leave plus your birthday off

Private medical insurance

8% employer pension contribution

Professional subscriptions paid

Continuous training and CPD

In-house wellbeing perks

Regular socials and knowledge-sharing lunches

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in highways and transport infrastructure design within a consultancy environment.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (Civil 3D experience desirable).
• Proven ability to lead, review, and approve complex design work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and delivery of urban highway and public realm schemes.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Manage client relationships and ensure project quality standards.

Skills

Civil Engineering degree

Highways design experience

Chartered status or working towards

AutoCAD proficiency

S278 scheme expertise

Drainage principles understanding

Project delivery management

Leadership and communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Principal Highways Engineer - London (Farringdon)

Salary: Competitive (based on experience) + Excellent Benefits + Performance Bonus

Flexible/Hybrid Working Available

Want to lead brilliant projects with a team of top-class engineers?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Highways Engineer to join one of London's leading independent transport consultancies, renowned for delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.

You'll be joining a highly collaborative and growing team working on urban and public realm projects across London and the wider UK - from concept through to detailed delivery. The company has an outstanding reputation for technical excellence, strategic thinking, and employee development.

The Role

As a Principal Highways Engineer, you'll take a strategic and technical leadership role, overseeing the design and delivery of urban highway and public realm schemes, including S278 works and other complex transport infrastructure projects. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor senior and junior engineers, manage client relationships, and ensure projects are delivered to the highest technical and quality standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in highways and transport infrastructure design within a consultancy environment.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status (ICE, CIHT or similar).
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (Civil 3D experience desirable).
• Expertise in S278 schemes, urban streetscape, and public realm projects.
• Strong understanding of surface and sub-surface drainage principles.
• Proven ability to lead, review, and approve complex design work to relevant standards and codes.
• Experience managing client relationships, project delivery, and mentoring staff.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.

Whats on Offer

• You'll be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Performance-related bonuses
• 25 days' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance (including mental health support via Vitality)
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Continuous training, CPD, and mentoring programmes
• In-house wellbeing perks - including massages and yoga sessions
• Regular socials and knowledge-sharing lunches

Why Join This Company?

This consultancy has won the CIHT "Employer of the Year" multiple times, is certified as a Great Place to Work, and is a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer. You\'ll enjoy a supportive, inclusive culture that values collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance.

If you\'re a Principal Highways Engineer ready to lead high-profile urban infrastructure projects and shape the future of London\'s transport environment - we\'d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team where strategic thinking, technical excellence, and great people come together.

Michael Finch

(Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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