Principal Highways Engineer

Posted 21 November 2022
Salary Negotiable
LocationStockton-on-Tees
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000038086
Contact NameTony Hutt

Job description

Job Description
Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of my clients' exciting projects? How about joining their talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together they face their clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.
 
The company knows that different people have different priorities, which is why they are here to support you.
 
Flexible and remote working is a central part of the culture. So, talk to me about what's ideal for you - from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask how they can help you transition back into work.
 
The company has a vision to shape the future, to lead where others will follow and to engineer the future of mobility today through Safety, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation. Future workload is significant and varied with both established and new clients across small and large projects. The team is expanding rapidly and it is an exciting time for all..
 
Key responsibilities:
·Leading technical delivery of highway engineering projects and key technical input into multi-disciplinary projects.
·Project management and delivery.
·Act as Technical Lead or Technical Reviewer on projects.
·Maintaining and developing excellent client relationships.
·Line Management of a team of engineers, technicians and apprentices.
·Supervising and developing multi-disciplinary global teams to deliver.
·Support the business in winning work including representing the business at networking events, preparing bids and tenders and establish, maintain and develop relationships with existing and prospective internal and external clients.
 
Key requirements:
·BEng, MEng or MSc Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
·IEng or CEng with a relevant professional institution or nearing CEng status with same.
·Extensive experience of working with our key clients, e.g. Local Authorities, National Highways, Developers and/or major Contractors.
·Demonstrable experience of managing project delivery for multi-disciplinary highways schemes.
·Experience in highway alignment design including links and junctions.
·A thorough comprehension of technical standards relating to highways design with experience in identifying and seeking approvals for departures in standard.