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Principal Highways Engineer

Job in Southampton, Hampshire County, SO15, England, UK
Listing for: Ramboll
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Safety Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 GBP Yearly GBP 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

As a Principal Highways Engineer within Ramboll’s Highways team, you will lead preliminary and detailed design stages for multiple highway projects. This role demands leadership and scheme design experience, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and on budget.

Your new role as Principal Highways Engineer
  • Collaborate with a diverse array of clients, including government agencies and contractors
  • Engage with Ramboll's integrated technical teams and broaden your project experience
  • Utilise our hybrid working model to tailor your work schedule and location
Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise the production and delivery of design, drawings, specifications, and reports
  • Uphold health and safety standards, quality, and environmental policies
  • Provide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers
About you
  • Degree in Civil Engineering (preferably a Masters)
  • Strong expertise in Autodesk Civils 3D and/or Open Roads
  • Sufficient knowledge of BIM procedures and Bentley Project Wise system

Personal qualities include proven competence as an engineer, the ability to lead and mentor, and excellent communication skills.

What we can offer you
  • Commitment to your development
  • Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
  • A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
  • Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
  • The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
  • Flexible work environment with an agreed commitment to office attendance on set days
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Matched pension contributions up to a set percentage
  • Private medical cover and life assurance
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please contact us  with any requests to make the application process more comfortable.

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

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