Principal Highways Engineer

Via East Midlands; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Employee discounts and benefits

Additional leave

Free onsite parking

Career growth opportunities within the

Job summary

Via East Midlands in Nottinghamshire is seeking a Principal Highways Engineer to lead technical assurance, development and delivery of highway and civil designs from handover through to construction. You will ensure compliance with DMRB, MCHW and British Standards, delivering efficient, safe and buildable solutions aligned to client needs.

You will provide senior technical and cost advice, review external designs, and work with Construction and Commercial teams to optimise programmes, costs and

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, or working towards professional registration with active CPD.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency with design software.
• Sound knowledge of highway standards (DMRB, SHW, MCHW) and CDM designer/Principal Designer duties.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, traffic management and environmental legislation.
• Proven experience delivering highway and civil engineering projects from design through to construction.
• Experience managing budgets, cost control and financial reporting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Professional, motivated and customer-focused, acting as a positive technical role model.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical assurance, development and delivery of highway and civil engineering designs from handover through to construction, ensuring compliance with DMRB, MCHW and relevant British Standards, and that solutions are efficient, buildable, safe and aligned to network and client requirements.
• Provide senior technical, contractual and cost advice throughout delivery, supporting NEC processes, RFIs and construction programming.
• Review, approve and manage externally produced designs and technical submissions, ensuring compliance with safety, quality and performance standards.
• Work collaboratively with Construction and Commercial teams to align design and build activities, optimising programme, cost and commercial outcomes.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, acting as Principal Designer on complex schemes under CDM Regulations.
• Provide on-site technical support during construction, managing minor design changes to maintain programme, safety and quality.
• Lead effective engagement with clients, stakeholders, Members and the public, representing Via professionally at all times.

Skills

Highways design

Project delivery

Budget management

Health & safety

CDM knowledge

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

Design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Principal Highways Engineer

Via East Midlands are currently seeking a Principal Highways Engineer to join our Strategic Project Delivery team based out of our Head Office in Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire.

Who we are?

At Via East Midlands, the value and impact of our work has never been more significant, and we're excited to share this journey with you! If you're looking to make a real difference in your local communities while engaging in dynamic design and infrastructure projects, we might just be the perfect fit for you!

As we continue to grow, we're on the lookout for talented individuals in the Midlands. We believe diversity strengthens our team and enhances the impact we make in Nottinghamshire communities.

Designing roads, improving transport, and driving sustainable solutions we're shaping the future of Nottinghamshire's highways to create a safer, more connected community for everyone.

Your ideas, Your community, Your impact.

What you'll do:

• Lead the technical assurance, development and delivery of highway and civil engineering designs from handover through to construction, ensuring compliance with DMRB, MCHW and relevant British Standards, and that solutions are efficient, buildable, safe and aligned to network and client requirements
• Provide senior technical, contractual and cost advice throughout delivery, supporting NEC processes, RFIs and construction programming.
• Review, approve and manage externally produced designs and technical submissions, ensuring compliance with safety, quality and performance standards.
• Work collaboratively with Construction and Commercial teams to align design and build activities, optimising programme, cost and commercial outcomes.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, acting as Principal Designer on complex schemes under CDM Regulations.
• Provide on-site technical support during construction, managing minor design changes to maintain programme, safety and quality.
• Lead effective engagement with clients, stakeholders, Members and the public, representing Via professionally at all times.

What we're seeking:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience in highways or civil engineering design.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or equivalent), or working towards professional registration with active CPD.
• Strong IT skills, including industry-standard design software and Microsoft Office.
• Sound knowledge of highway standards (DMRB, SHW, MCHW) and CDM designer/Principal Designer duties.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, traffic management and environmental legislation.
• Proven experience delivering highway and civil engineering projects from design through to construction.
• Experience managing budgets, cost control and financial reporting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Professional, motivated and customer-focused, acting as a positive technical role model.

What can we offer?

• Hybrid Working
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Additional leave
• Free onsite parking
• Career growth opportunities within the company.