UK Highways Principal Engineer: Lead Design & Delivery

Jacobs; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in the UK highways sector is seeking experienced Principal Engineers to shape delivery of major design projects across the UK. You will lead safe, practical solutions for clients including National Highways and local authorities, and mentor teams to raise design quality and efficiency.

Based in Wales/UK, the role offers hybrid working with opportunities to influence projects from local to international scale while developing as a technical leader and people manager.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering local and major highways projects.
• Thorough knowledge of design standards such as DMRB or equivalents.
• Strong leadership and ability to mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of safe, practical highways design solutions for clients.
• Guide design teams and manage budgets, quality and schedules.
• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams in the UK and internationally.

Skills

Highways design

Leadership

Project delivery

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Engineering / CEng / IEng or equivalent

Job description

Jacobs in the UK highways sector is seeking experienced Principal Engineers to shape delivery of major design projects across the UK. You will lead safe, practical solutions for clients including National Highways and local authorities, and mentor teams to raise design quality and efficiency.

Based in Wales/UK, the role offers hybrid working with opportunities to influence projects from local to international scale while developing as a technical leader and people manager.