Principal Highway Design Engineer

Our client is a well-known multi-disciplinary design consultancy who are proud to be a leading consultancy offering a complete, integrated approach to Transport Planning and Highways Design. This expansion will enhance our ability to serve a broad range of public and private sector clients, including major commercial developers across the UK. Our track record of delivering successful outcomes on high-profile projects showcases our expertise in development transport planning, S278/38 highways scheme design, drainage, environmental planning, and project implementation.

At the core of our client is the belief that our people are our greatest asset. We foster a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work culture where continuous professional development is a priority. We are committed to helping our team members grow through dedicated training, mentorship, and opportunities to innovate.

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 and contribute to our future success.

Main Duties

• 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 display sound independent judgement;
• Comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations and adopt a pro-active risk management / mitigation approach;
• Have an active role in growing and establishing the Birmingham Office.

Essential Requirements

• 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;
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Civils 3D CAD package;
• Experience in highway drainage design and use of MicroDrainage software.

Desirable Requirements

• Preferably a Chartered Engineer;
• Hold a valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

• 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!

Schedule: Day shift, Monday to Friday, No weekends

Application question(s): 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)

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (required)