Highways and Transportation Principal Engineer

Highways and Transportation Principal Engineer

We are recruiting for an experienced Highways and Transportation Principal Engineer to join a growing civil and environmental engineering consultancy with an expanding portfolio of highways and transportation projects.

This is a senior position offering responsibility for technical delivery, project management, client relationships and the development of junior engineers. The successful Highways and Transportation Principal Engineer will have the opportunity to take a leading role within the team while working across a varied pipeline of public and private sector projects.

Highways and Transportation Principal Engineer Role

As a Highways and Transportation Principal Engineer, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery and technical quality of multiple projects, working closely with clients, stakeholders and the wider engineering team.

Responsibilities will include:

Leading the delivery of highways and transportation projects Managing multiple projects simultaneously Providing technical direction and reviewing engineering outputs Managing project programmes, budgets and resources Leading technical reviews, approvals and project submissions Developing and maintaining strong client relationships Liaising with clients and key project stakeholders Supporting the development of the project pipeline Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget Undertaking responsibilities in accordance with CDM 2015 Mentoring and supporting junior engineers Maintaining high technical and professional standards across project deliveryHighways and Transportation Principal Engineer Requirements

The successful Highways and Transportation Principal Engineer will need significant experience within highways and transportation engineering, together with the technical ability and leadership skills required to manage projects and support other members of the team.

You will ideally have:

At least 6 years' experience within highways and transportation projects Chartered Engineer status Strong technical highways and transportation knowledge Proven experience leading and delivering engineering projects Ability to manage several projects simultaneously Experience managing project budgets, programmes and deadlines Strong client and stakeholder management skills Experience reviewing and approving technical work Knowledge of CDM 2015 responsibilities Previous experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational and problem-solving ability A collaborative and proactive approachSalary & Benefits

The Highways and Transportation Principal Engineer will receive a salary of £50,000-£60,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including:

£50,000-£60,000 salary Flexible working Workplace pension Monthly wellbeing allowance Professional institution membership funding Training and professional development Support with ongoing professional development Employee profit share scheme following 12 months' service Opportunity to work from the Richmond upon Thames officeThe business has a strong reputation within civil and environmental engineering and works closely with both public and private sector clients. Continued growth is creating opportunities for experienced engineers to take greater responsibility and progress within the organisation.

This position would suit an ambitious Highways and Transportation Principal Engineer who enjoys combining technical engineering with project leadership, client management and the development of other engineers.

If you are an experienced Highways and Transportation Principal Engineer looking for a senior position within a growing consultancy in Richmond upon Thames, please apply today