At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a team in delivering innovative highway projects.
- Company: Dynamic consultancy with a focus on growth and collaboration.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, generous pension, private medical insurance, and cycle to work scheme.
- Other info: Join a team that values safety, quality, and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on infrastructure while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Civil Engineering degree with experience in highways and project management.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
This consultancy is currently looking for a Principal Highway Engineer to join their expanding Highway teams based in their Manchester office. The candidate should have a strong technical background and be able to work within a team environment, supporting the design delivery of existing projects and growth of the existing client base.
What’s on offer:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Eye care vouchers
- Flexible annual leave allowance
- Flexible working hours
- Generous company pension contributions
- Group income protection
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance
- Travel insurance
- Chartership support
- Professional institution membership fees
The role:
- Promoting a health, safety and welfare culture
- Working within a team environment
- Mentoring and coaching talent
- Supporting Group Director and Regional Director to achieve budget and strategy targets
- Working closely with business managers on resource management, utilisation monitoring, and pipeline management
- Developing business
- Project management and technical delivery of highway schemes and infrastructure projects
What you need to succeed:
- Civil Engineering or equivalent degree. MEng preferred.
- A track record of successful tendering and delivery of schemes in either the local or national transport market or for private developer clients
- Proven working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW) or other relevant design standards
- Experience of managing a professional team on projects
- Organisational skills to coordinate the delivery activities of a professional team
- A clear understanding of the importance of robust business processes and systems and a strong commitment to quality
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Client-focused
- Experience of working on major highways projects
- Autocad, MicroDrainage and Civil 3D software
- Knowledge of drainage design and Section 104 agreements
Principal Highways Engineer in Manchester employer: Strata Consulting
This consultancy is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture in Manchester that fosters collaboration and professional growth. With benefits like flexible working hours, generous pension contributions, and comprehensive health insurance, employees are supported both personally and professionally, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in civil engineering.
