Principal Infra Engineer – Highways & Drainage (Hybrid)

Calibre Search; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Collaborative culture

Career progression

Job summary

Calibre Search is seeking a Principal Infrastructure Engineer to lead highways, drainage and flood risk schemes in Leeds. You'll stay hands-on while directing multidisciplinary projects, mentoring engineers and shaping technical standards.

The role offers hybrid working with three days in the office and close collaboration with clients, local authorities and design teams. You'll influence project strategies, drive fee proposals, plan resources and deliver high-quality outcomes for education,

Qualifications

• Experience leading highways and drainage infrastructure projects.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication with clients and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead highways, drainage and flood risk schemes from feasibility to construction.
• Mentor engineers and shape technical standards across the team.
• Contribute to fee proposals, resource planning and project delivery.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

Leadership

Client relationships

Education

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Calibre Search is seeking a Principal Infrastructure Engineer to lead highways, drainage and flood risk schemes in Leeds. You'll stay hands-on while directing multidisciplinary projects, mentoring engineers and shaping technical standards.

The role offers hybrid working with three days in the office and close collaboration with clients, local authorities and design teams. You'll influence project strategies, drive fee proposals, plan resources and deliver high-quality outcomes for education,