Job Description
Role: Principal Highways Engineer
Full time, Hybrid (min. 3 days in office), Permanent.
Circa £50k - £55k (negotiable)
We're looking for a Principal Highways Engineer in Central London!
Ideal Candidate Profile:
This would suit an engineer with a keen interest in the application of next- technology to highways design. The ideal applicant profile is currently a Senior Highways Engineer, ready to take the next step into a management role. The ideal culture fit is warm, friendly, professional and commercially minded.
Rewards:
* Discretionary annual company bonus;
* Hybrid & flexible working;
* Company pension;
* Generous annual leave;
* Continuous training and development opportunities ;
* Professional membership of your choice;
* Exciting company-organised social functions.
About:
Based in a vibrant, modern office in Old Street, their dynamic team of around 50 experts is ready to welcome you as a Principal Highways Engineer. This is your opportunity to lead from the front, provide technical expertise, and make a real impact in an ambitious, progressive environment.
Having placed technology and innovation at the heart of their business, they are looking to invite engineers who share their passion for the cutting-edge, to be an integral part of the companies sustained and rapid growth.
As one of the fastest-growing transportation and technology consultancies, this forward-thinking company has quickly become a leader in the industry, with their own niche and very little competition.
Specialising in transportation technology along with traditional professional services including transport planning, highways and traffic engineering, and surveying services, they serve a diverse range of public and private sector clients while embracing innovation and change every step of the way.
Responsibilities:
* Project Leadership: Lead and manage the design of highways and public realm projects.
* Client Engagement: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients.
* Technical Excellence: Develop technically sound design solutions for urban transport and public realm challenges, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
* Team Mentorship: Mentor and lead a team of up to 6 people, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
* Project Delivery: Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources.
* Quality Assurance: Ensure rigorous quality control on all project deliverables.
Essential Requirements:
* Detailed Design Expertise: Detailed designs for highways and public realm projects. Ability to produce high-quality design documents, technical drawings, and plans.
* Public Realm Design Skills: Public realm project knowledge, showing an understanding of spatial planning, user accessibility, and aesthetic considerations in urban spaces.
* Cycleway and Active Transport Infrastructure: Expertise in the design and implementation of cycleways, pedestrian pathways, and other active transport infrastructure.
* Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in relevant design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and a solid understanding of design standards such as DMRB, Manual for Streets, and relevant guidance on sustainable urban mobility.
Desirable Experience:
* Traffic Calming and Safety Measures
* Parking Design and Management
* Bus Priority
Interested? Apply with your CV or contact George Banks on 07787 736270 for an informal discussion.
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