At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support highway design projects while mentoring junior engineers.
- Company: Dynamic engineering firm in Greater Manchester with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong emphasis on career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on infrastructure while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in highways design required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Principal Highways Engineer to support a busy Highway design and Construction team.
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:
- 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.
This is a hybrid role with two days working from the office (typically a Monday and a Thursday).
Principal Highways Engineer in Nottingham employer: Wilde Consultants Ltd
Join a dynamic team in Greater Manchester as a Principal Highways Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping infrastructure projects while enjoying a supportive work culture that prioritises collaboration and professional growth. With competitive rates and flexible hybrid working arrangements, this position offers the opportunity to lead innovative design initiatives and mentor junior engineers, ensuring your expertise is valued and your career flourishes in a thriving environment.
