Senior / Principal Highways Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Highways Engineer to join their expanding team in Leeds. This role involves working on a diverse range of projects, from small access roads to significant schemes for Highways England. The ideal candidate will possess excellent knowledge of the DMRB and project management skills to lead a multidisciplinary team. With a commitment to quality and innovation, this firm offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you are ready to take on exciting challenges and make a meaningful impact in the engineering sector, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Engineer with a strong understanding of DMRB and Highways England policies.
• Proficient in project management and technical calculations for highway projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed design for improvement schemes and prepare contract documents.
• Manage projects and assist in junior staff development.

Skills

DMRB knowledge

Project management

Technical calculations

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Senior / Principal Highways Engineer, Leeds

Client:

Minerva Appointments

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Company:

My Client is one of Ireland's leading Civil, Environmental and Structural Engineering Consultancies who have recently opened an office here in West Yorkshire.

They are an independently-owned firm, employing a multidisciplinary team of more than 200 people across their three offices.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Highways Engineer, you will work on a diverse portfolio of projects, providing detailed design for various improvement schemes. Your responsibilities will include preparing contract drawings and documents, as well as performing detailed technical calculations and reports.

The scope of work is varied, including feasibility, preliminary, and detailed design for projects ranging from small estate access roads to multi-million pound schemes for Highways England.

As you progress, you will take on more project management responsibilities and assist in managing junior staff.

Person Specification:

You should be an experienced Senior Engineer with excellent knowledge of the DMRB. Experience delivering schemes for Highways England, understanding their policies and procedures, and familiarity with the Highways England Project Control Framework are essential.

Ideally, you will be a Chartered Engineer with strong technical expertise, good project management skills, and effective communication abilities to lead and collaborate with your team.

Minerva Appointments is committed to equality and acts as both an employment agency and employment business.

Additional Details:

• Location: Leeds, UK
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Salary: £48,000 to £55,000 depending on experience
• Managing Consultant: Marcus Lee

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom