At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support junior engineers while managing highways design projects.
- Company: Dynamic engineering firm in Greater Manchester with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong support for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on infrastructure projects and develop your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in highways design required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Greater Manchester - Stockport
Duration: 9 months
IR35: Inside
Responsibilities
- Support the HDC Team Manager by reporting risks, opportunities, performance, and delivery issues across projects.
- Lead, coordinate, and support junior engineers, working closely with Team Leaders and Project Managers.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Feasibility Leads, and wider internal and external stakeholders to ensure design development aligns with agreed project outcomes.
- Lead and coordinate detailed design activities including civil, street lighting, and 3D/vertical design, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and procedures.
- Coordinate integrated design delivery across disciplines, including traffic signals, traffic management, and statutory utilities, securing necessary approvals and managing technical interfaces.
- Prepare and manage contract and pre-construction documentation (including NEC Pre-Construction Information) and support Early Contractor Involvement (ECI).
- Support commercial activities including cost estimates, bills of quantities, and pricing input.
- Arrange and oversee site investigations and prepare associated briefs through approved frameworks.
- Manage traffic regulation processes including TRO/TTRO applications and permit coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Undertake road safety audit coordination at all design stages.
- Support project close-out activities, including as-built records and documentation management.
Essential Qualifications
- Degree in Civil Engineering (or closely related discipline).
- Chartered Civil engineer or working towards (MICE/CEng or IEng).
- Strong experience in highways design or civil infrastructure design.
- Knowledge of UK design standards such as DMRB, MCHW and NEC contracts.
- Experience with design delivery from concept through detailed design.
- Proficiency in relevant design software: Civil 3D / AutoCAD.
Working Arrangements
This is a hybrid role with two days working from the office (typically a Monday and a Thursday).
Principal Highways Engineer employer: Morson Human Resources Limited
As a Principal Highways Engineer in Greater Manchester, you will join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth, offering opportunities to lead projects and mentor junior engineers while working on impactful infrastructure designs. With a hybrid working model, you can enjoy the flexibility of remote work alongside engaging office interactions, making this an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Morson Human Resources Limited Recruitment Team
