Principal Highways Engineer

Posted 07 July 2020
Salary £46k - 55k per year
LocationBrighton
Job type Contract - Full Time
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000022867
Contact NameLuke Clifford

Job description

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Principal Highways Engineering professional to join our client's growing offices in Brighton. Due to ongoing success in the Highways and Transportation sectors and some major client wins these new offices will look to be opened in the coming couple of months with continued growth throughout 2020.
 
As the successful Principal Engineer you will take a hands on approach to leading the team on Major Projects in the Brighton and South East area of the UK.
 
A healthy work-life balance is key for anyone in their career which is why our clients offer flexible working to everyone, with core hours of 10am till 4pm Monday to Friday, and the ability to work remotely when needed. 
 
Requirements of the role:
 
·Highway design
·Report writing
·Project management
·Budget control and reporting.  
·Adopt best and appropriate practice
·Client engagement / supply chain interface
·Resource management
·Stakeholder engagement
·Effective communication
·Working across organisational boundaries
·Seek to add value on all works
·Ensure quality control
·Assist in the bidding and securing of new works
·Staff development
 
About you:
 
·Chartered or actively working towards Chartered
·Demonstrable experienced Highway Engineer in local authority and/or private sector
·Wide range of skills and projects including highways, cycling and public realm
·Ability to determine appropriate solution with innovation and value
·Knowledge of and engagement with the civil engineering industry
·NEC3/4 experience
 
The position comes with:
 
·Competitive Salary £46,000-£55,000
·27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays!
·Private Health Care
·Continuous training and development
·Yearly Professional Membership of your choice
·Plenty of company organised social functions!
 
What you need to do now: 
If you are interested in this role and fit the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy please click APPLY NOW or contact Luke Clifford at Carrington West for more information on 07714267579.
 
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this job technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for jobs very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current job for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Parking professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 70+ years' experience in this market. Please call Luke at Carrington West on 02393 876011 for more information.
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