Principal Engineer/ Technical Manager

Principal Engineer/ Technical Manager

Full-Time 50000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Sweco UK Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and manage exciting highways and infrastructure projects from start to finish.
  • Company: Join Sweco, a dynamic and collaborative engineering firm.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive salary, and great employee perks.
  • Other info: Be part of a supportive team with excellent growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on landmark projects while advancing your career.
  • Qualifications: Degree in engineering and CEng certification required.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.

Principal Engineer/Technical Manager – Highways Team, Glasgow This role can be worked flexibly, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times.

You’ll work on landmark projects across all project stages, from inception through to detailed design, supporting highways, drainage and pavement disciplines, and leading or managing major trunk road improvements, local road improvements, renewable energy infrastructure, placemaking, active travel and public realm schemes.

Responsibilities Leading and project managing roads and infrastructure projects ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with standards.

Taking responsibility for design management and coordination to deliver integrated design solutions for our projects.

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and sustainable solutions.

Ensuring deliverables are carried out within agreed timescales and budgets.

Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.

Engaging with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and provide expert advice.

Preparing and reviewing technical reports, feasibility studies and design documentation.

Driving technical excellence across project delivery.

Qualifications A relevant professional qualification, for example a degree in engineering.

CEng certification.

Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate different design options to internal and external stakeholders.

The ability to lead project teams effectively and support their technical development.

A desire to learn, progress and challenge yourself.

Technical Areas Experience of undertaking geometric design in accordance with DMRB, local authority standards, Cycle by Design and LTN 1/20 Cycle Infrastructure Design, using Civil 3D software.

Ability to review designs holistically and coordinate inputs from multiple disciplines to ensure designs are suitable, buildable and of high quality.

Experience of undertaking drainage design in accordance with the DMRB, CIRIA Su DS Manual and other associated national design standards, including Sewers for Adoption and Sewers for Scotland.

Good understanding and application of highway regulations and guidance such as Manual for Streets, DMRB, TSRGD, MCHW and Traffic Signs Manual.

What’s in it for you?

This is an exciting time to join Sweco.

If you want to be part of a company that is agile and collaborative, while still large enough to provide a diverse and exciting workload, this job is for you.

You will continue to learn from experienced people who share a passion for working together with our clients to deliver technical excellence.

If you possess the skills we are looking for and are eager to join a company that offers real opportunities for career advancement, we would love to hear from you.

Employee Benefits Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy) Competitive pension contribution Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance Company car or car allowance Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year) Cycle2Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice) Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare) Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme We plant a tree for all new starters! #J-18808-Ljbffr

Principal Engineer/ Technical Manager employer: Sweco UK Ltd

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Sweco UK Ltd

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We think you need these skills to ace Principal Engineer/ Technical Manager

Project Management
Design Management
Geometric Design
Drainage Design
Civil 3D Software
Technical Guidance
Interpersonal Skills