Principal Highway Engineer

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Principal Highway Engineer

£50,000 - £65,000
Cardiff

An award-winning, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Cardiff is looking to appoint a Principal Highway Engineer to strengthen its growing team. With a strong pipeline of residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments across South Wales and the wider UK, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced highway engineer to take a leading role in the design and delivery of high-profile projects.

You'll join a collaborative and forward-thinking team where you'll lead highway design projects from concept through to construction, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary design teams.

The Role

Lead the design and delivery of highway and infrastructure schemes using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Prepare highway designs for residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments.
Design junction improvements, access roads, estate roads and highway infrastructure in accordance with local and national standards.
Produce technical drawings and specifications to support planning applications and detailed design.
Manage Section 278, Section 38 and other highway agreements through the approval process.
Liaise with local highway authorities, clients and external stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring and line management to engineers within the team.
Support business development activities and contribute to winning new work.
Skills & Experience

Proven experience in highway design within a consultancy environment.
Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Experience delivering highway schemes in accordance with DMRB, Manual for Streets and local authority design standards.
Extensive knowledge of Section 278 and Section 38 agreements and the associated approval processes.
Excellent communication and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.
Chartered status (CEng or IEng), or working towards chartership, would be advantageous.
What's on Offer

£50,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
7% employer pension contribution
Private healthcare
Flexible working arrangements
Clear career progression into senior leadership
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected consultancy that is committed to investing in its people.

You'll work on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects, receive ongoing professional development, and be fully supported towards Chartered Engineer status if required, with genuine opportunities for long-term career progression