Principal Highways Engineer

Our client, a global leader in sustainability solutions, is seeking a Principal Highways Engineer to join their Transport Planning and Engineering team in Manchester. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high-profile projects across various sectors, including residential, commercial, energy, infrastructure and the built environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical leadership and project management of highways and infrastructure projects
Preparation and review of General Arrangement Plans and highway designs
Design and delivery of S278/S171 Highway Schemes and S38 Highway Adoption Schemes
Development of highway layouts for new developments, including site access junctions, roundabouts and active travel measures
Client management, business development and proposal support
Mentoring, coaching and supporting the development of junior engineers and technicians
Collaboration with drainage, lighting, infrastructure and environmental specialists across multidisciplinary projects

Job Requirements:

Substantial experience delivering UK highways and infrastructure projects
A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
A strong track record of managing projects, clients and multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrable knowledge of UK highway design guidance, standards and approval processes
Experience designing development-related highway infrastructure, including junctions and access arrangements
Experience preparing highway designs for S278/S171 and S38 schemes
Strong project management, organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience mentoring, managing and developing engineers and technicians
Strong technical problem-solving, reporting and design capabilities

Benefits:

Our client's 'One Team' culture provides a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. The benefits package includes:

Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Life, income and travel insurance
Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle-to-work schemes
Volunteering and Community Giving
Flexible, hybrid and agile working
25 days' annual leave plus flexible public holidays
Buy or sell leave options
Core working hours
Cross-border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
Workplace Nursery benefit
Employee Assistance Programme
Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause
If you are an experienced Principal Highways Engineer looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Manchester