Remote-Ready Principal Engineer, Highways & Active Travel

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & remote working

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited in Newcastle seeks a Principal Engineer to lead the design and delivery of active travel and highway improvement schemes for Local Authority clients and national projects. You will act as Design Lead and Project Manager, shaping solutions with cross-disciplinary teams across AtkinsRéalis.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, chartered status, and strong experience in highway design, DMRB/TSRGD standards, and client interfacing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Chartered or Incorporated member of ICE/CIHT is preferred.
• Experience in highway alignment design with active travel and bus priority is required.
• Strong knowledge of highway and active travel standards.
• Experience in client interface and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of active travel and highway schemes for Local Authority clients and other major stakeholders.
• Act as Design Lead and Project Manager on transportation projects.
• Support fee proposals, bids and business development activities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across Local Authorities and public sector.
• Support technical reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Coach and mentor junior staff and collaborate with AtkinsRéalis teams.

Skills

Client interface

Project management

People mentoring

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered/ Incorporated member ICE/CIHT

Tools

DMRB/LSM guidance

LTN 1/20 / TSRGD

Job description

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited in Newcastle seeks a Principal Engineer to lead the design and delivery of active travel and highway improvement schemes for Local Authority clients and national projects. You will act as Design Lead and Project Manager, shaping solutions with cross-disciplinary teams across AtkinsRéalis.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, chartered status, and strong experience in highway design, DMRB/TSRGD standards, and client interfacing.