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Principle Highways Engineer

Job in Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4, England, UK
Listing for: HP4 Recruitment Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-25
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Safety Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 90000 GBP Yearly GBP 80000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client is a global engineering and design consultancy delivering infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally. They are looking to appoint a Principal Highways Engineer to join their established highways team, supporting the design and delivery of major transport and infrastructure schemes. This is a role where the selected canddiate will be working at a technical director level. This position would suit an experienced engineer who enjoys the technical side of highway design and wants to play a leading role in solving complex engineering challenges, without moving into a predominantly management-focused position.

Benefits:
Salary (£80,000 - 90,000) - DOE Annual Bonus (Works at about 8%) Private Medical Insurance (Covers Mental and Physical Health) Pension 5% Employer - 3% Employee Contribution 25 Days Holiday  Bank Holiday (Additional Holiday Buy and Sell Scheme) Life Assurance (2x salary)  Group Income Protection Hybrid working (3 days London office / 2 from home)

The Role Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide technical expertise throughout the design process, supporting projects from concept through to construction. You will act as a technical lead on schemes, reviewing designs, providing engineering guidance and ensuring work is delivered in line with industry standards. Responsibilities Producing and reviewing complex highway designs. Reviewing drawings, calculations and technical reports prepared by other engineers.

Providing technical guidance and support to engineering teams. Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards and client requirements. Working closely with project managers, clients and multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery Attending technical meetings with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders where required. Mentoring and supporting junior engineers within the team. Technical Experience Applicants should have strong highway design experience and be familiar with some of the following software:
Open Roads Designer AutoCAD Civil 3D PDS 12d Model Knowledge & Experience A good understanding of current highway design standards is essential. You'll be comfortable acting as the technical point of contact on projects, solving complex engineering problems, reviewing the work of others and providing practical engineering solutions. If the following role is of any interest please feel free to apply or contact Adam on the details attached.
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