Principal Highways Engineer

Our client, a global leader in sustainability solutions, is seeking a Principal Highways Engineer to join their Transport Planning and Engineering team in Manchester. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high-profile projects across various sectors, including residential, commercial, energy, infrastructure and the built environment.

• Technical leadership and project management of highways and infrastructure projects
• Preparation and review of General Arrangement Plans and highway designs
• Design and delivery of S278/S171 Highway Schemes and S38 Highway Adoption Schemes
• Development of highway layouts for new developments, including site access junctions, roundabouts and active travel measures
• Client management, business development and proposal support
• Mentoring, coaching and supporting the development of junior engineers and technicians
• Collaboration with drainage, lighting, infrastructure and environmental specialists across multidisciplinary projects

• Substantial experience delivering UK highways and infrastructure projects
• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• A strong track record of managing projects, clients and multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrable knowledge of UK highway design guidance, standards and approval processes
• Experience designing development-related highway infrastructure, including junctions and access arrangements
• Experience preparing highway designs for S278/S171 and S38 schemes
• Strong project management, organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience mentoring, managing and developing engineers and technicians
• Strong technical problem-solving, reporting and design capabilities

Our client's 'One Team' culture provides a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. The benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life, income and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle-to-work schemes
• Volunteering and Community Giving
• Flexible, hybrid and agile working
• 25 days' annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Cross-border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
• Workplace Nursery benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause

If you are an experienced Principal Highways Engineer looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Manchester.