Our client is currently seeking a Principal Engineer to deliver highway and public realm schemes from their London office. With a firm commitment to solving major challenges in highways, infrastructure and urbanisation, our client supports both private and public sector clients across the project lifecycle, from concept design to detailed design and construction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing projects and project teams in the delivery of urban highway, transport, and public realm schemes.
- Resolving complex technical issues on multi-disciplinary urban highway, transport, and public realm schemes.
- Developing high-quality designs and drawings from concept to detailed design, adhering to national standards and codes of practice.
- Collaborating with other design disciplines to ensure overall project design integrity.
- Managing client and stakeholder relationships and providing professional advice.
- Mentoring and providing leadership to junior staff members.
- Preparing bids for new commissions and supporting business development activities.
- Attending sites to carry out or manage surveys, liaise with clients/contractors, and monitor works.
- Ensuring tasks are completed within agreed timescales and budgets.
- Staying up-to-date with relevant design methods and standards.
- Maintaining quality assurance in accordance with company procedures.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other relevant subjects (Advanced degree or MBA is a plus).
- Excellent practical and technical knowledge in public realm design, cycle design, bus schemes, junction design, drainage design, Section 278 works, safety schemes, parking schemes, utility diversions, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM).
- Strong understanding of TfL standards and other standards for public realm schemes.
- Experience in creating Bills of Quantities.
- Knowledge of highway engineering construction methods, materials, and specifications.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civils 3D, road sign design, and road markings design.
- Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
- Proven track record of winning work and building client relationships.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Excellent written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Positive and enthusiastic team player with strong organisational skills.
- Ability to manage and mentor team members.
Desirable Criteria:
- Post-graduate qualification in a transport-related subject.
- Site supervision or management experience.
- Experience with Open Roads.
Benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Support for professional development and training opportunities.
- Collaboration with a diverse and skilled global team.
- Commitment to supporting individual achievement and recognising strength in diversity.
If you are a passionate and dynamic Principal Highway Engineer looking to further your career in a diverse and supportive environment, we invite you to apply now.
