Principal Highway Design Engineer

We are now seeking a seasoned Principal Highways Design Engineer to join our new team in Birmingham. In this key role, you will oversee and manage the design process for a range of projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality designs that meet budgetary and client requirements. If you are looking for a new challenge in an environment that values creativity, excellence, and career progression, we encourage you to join us at Milestone and contribute to our future success., * Ensure designs are delivered within programme and within the budget provided;

• Manage resource allocations to ensure team members are fully utilised on the highest priority tasks;

• Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and financial accountability, and monitor and track project expenditures against said budget;

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and other project partners;

• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle;

• Ensure that all designs are prepared in accordance with MCHW, DMRB and/or local design guidance, and that the requirements of all relevant Authorities and Statutory bodies are incorporated into designs, as appropriate;

• Undertake and check / authorise design information and reports providing effective feedback;

• Work with Milestone’s Senior Management Team to assist with projects from other offices and disciplines;

• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement within the team and displaying sound independent judgement;

• Comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations and adopting a pro-active risk management / mitigation approach;

• Have an active role in growing and establishing the Birmingham Office.

• Pro-active management skills with confidence to manage teams in accordance with a growing and varied workload;

• Great resource management skills ensuring projects are resourced with the most effective staff;

• Strong technical skills and experience in a range of highway design environments;

• Proven project management of highway projects and delivery to programme and budget;

• Display sound independent judgment;

• Experience with developing, mentoring and supervision of Highway Design staff;

• Robust working knowledge of Highways Technical documents within the DMRB;

• Experience managing the development of contract documents in accordance with relevant Highway contracts;

• To be able to work with or advise key clients on technical issues in the highway structures sector at a senior level, and;

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Civils 3D CAD package, and;

• Experience in highway drainage design and use of MicroDrainage software

Desirable Requirements

• Preferably a Chartered Engineer,

• Hold a valid UK driving licence, * Do you have at least 3 years of MicroDrainage experience?

Experience:

• Civil 3D: 3 years (required)

• DMRB: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

• Car scheme

• Company events

• Company pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free parking

• Life insurance

• On-site parking, * Competitive Salary, dependent on experience

• Profit Share Bonus

• Annual and on-the-spot bonuses

• Healthcare cash plan, including dental and optical

• Flexible working initiatives

• Paid membership to a professional institution (CIHT, ICE, etc)

• Subsidised social activities

• Salary sacrifice car scheme

• ..and more!, Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company events

• Company pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free parking

• Life insurance

• On-site parking

• Private dental insurance

• Private medical insurance

• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday

• No weekends

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Joanne Hall today on 0191 338 7220, or email your CV and covering letter to mail@milestonetp.co.uk