Principal​/Associate Highway Engineer

Position: Principal / Associate Highway Engineer
Location: Gloucestershire

Our client, is currently seeking a Principal/Associate Highway Engineer to join their dynamic team.

This role offers the opportunity to be part of an ambitious programme of major projects aimed at enhancing the transport network and boosting the economy.

You will be responsible for driving technical quality and service efficiency by using your extensive expertise to build, develop and lead a new Highway Engineering design team.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading the development of highway designs on multi-disciplinary projects through all project stages
Ensuring projects are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards, and legal requirements
Mentoring and developing junior staff to help them progress in their careers
Providing technical support to Project Managers in planning, programming, pricing, and cost estimation
Checking, certifying, and authorising for issue designs, documents, approvals, and reports
Managing a portfolio of varied multi-disciplinary projects
Coordinating engineering and technician resources to deliver work packages
Collaborating with clients, key stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure project success
Occasionally supervising projects on-site, monitoring contractor compliance and ensuring work aligns with project specifications

Job Requirements:

A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience within a highway design role
Chartered Engineer status preferred, or working towards IEng or CEng status
Passion for design and developing innovative solutions
Knowledge of highway design and drainage systems at various project stages
Familiarity with relevant design codes such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, and TSRGD
Proficiency in using or directing the use of software including Autodesk Civils 3D, Bentley Open Roads Designer, Info Drainage, and/or PDS

Experience with Designers Duties under CDM regulations

Benefits:

Professional development and training opportunities
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Opportunity to work on a variety of major projects
If you are an experienced Highway 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 talented team