Principal Highways Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Principal Highway Engineer to support their growing Highway teams. The successful candidate will promote safety, manage infrastructure projects, and mentor staff while contributing to business development. A degree in Civil Engineering is required, along with experience in the transport market and knowledge of relevant design standards. This position offers various benefits, including a flexible working arrangement and comprehensive pension support.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Eye care vouchers

Flexible annual leave allowance

Flexible working hours

Generous company pension contributions

Group income protection

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Travel insurance

Chartership support

Professional institution membership fees

Qualifications

• A track record of successful tendering and delivery of schemes in the transport market or for private developer clients.
• Proven working knowledge of relevant design standards.
• Experience of managing a professional team on projects.
• Knowledge of drainage design and Section 104 agreements.

Responsibilities

• Promoting a health, safety and welfare culture.
• Mentoring and coaching talent.
• Supporting management to achieve budget and strategy targets.
• Developing business and managing highway schemes.

Skills

Strong communication and influencing skills

Client-focused

Organisational skills

Experience on major highways projects

Education

Civil Engineering or equivalent degree (MEng preferred)

Tools

Autocad

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

Job description

This consultancy is currently looking for a Principal Highway Engineer to join their expanding Highway teams based in their Manchester office.

The candidate should have a strong technical background and be able to work within a team environment, supporting the design delivery of existing projects and growth of the existing client base.

What’s on offer:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Eye care vouchers
• Flexible annual leave allowance
• Flexible working hours
• Generous company pension contributions
• Group income protection
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Travel insurance
• Chartership support
• Professional institution membership fees

The role:

• Promoting a health, safety and welfare culture
• Working within a team environment
• Mentoring and coaching talent
• Supporting Group Director and Regional Director to achieve budget and strategy targets
• Working closely with business managers on resource management, utilisation monitoring, and pipeline managementWorking closely with business managers on resource management, utilisation monitoring, and pipeline management
• Developing business
• Project management and technical delivery of highway schemes and infrastructure projects

What you need to succeed:

• Civil Engineering or equivalent degree. MEng preferred.
• A track record of successful tendering and delivery of schemes in either the local or national transport market or for private developer clients
• Proven working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW) or other relevant design standards
• Experience of managing a professional team on projects
• Organisational skills to coordinate the delivery activities of a professional team
• A clear understanding of the importance of robust business processes and systems and a strong commitment to quality
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Client-focused
• Experience of working on major highways projects
• Autocad, MicroDrainage and Civil 3D software
• Knowledge of drainage design and Section 104 agreements