Principal Highway Design Engineer
Birmingham
£55,000 - £65,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time
Location
Birmingham
Benefits
* Car scheme
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
Full job description
Our client is a well-known multi-disciplinary design consultancy who are proud to be a leading consultancy offering a complete, integrated approach to Transport Planning and Highways Design. This expansion will enhance our ability to serve a broad range of public and private sector clients, including major commercial developers across the UK. Our track record of delivering successful outcomes on high-profile projects showcases our expertise in development transport planning, S278/38 highways scheme design, drainage, environmental planning, and project implementation.
We are now seeking a seasoned Principal Highways Design Engineer to join our new team in Birmingham. In this key role, you will oversee and manage the design process for a range of projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality designs that meet budgetary and client requirements. If you are looking for a new challenge in an environment that values creativity, excellence, and career progression, we encourage you to join us and contribute to our future success.
Main Duties
* Ensure designs are delivered within programme and within the budget provided;
* Manage resource allocations to ensure team members are fully utilised on the highest priority tasks;
* Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and financial accountability, and monitor and track project expenditures against said budget;
* Act as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and other project partners;
* Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle;
* Ensure that all designs are prepared in accordance with MCHW, DMRB and/or local design guidance, and that the requirements of all relevant Authorities and Statutory bodies are incorporated into designs, as appropriate;
* Undertake and check / authorise design information and reports providing effective feedback;
* Work with Milestone's Senior Management Team to assist with projects from other offices and disciplines;
* Encourage innovation and continuous improvement within the team and displaying sound independent judgement;
* Comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations and adopting a pro-active risk management / mitigation approach;
* Have an active role in growing and establishing the Birmingham Office.
Essential Requirements
* Pro-active management skills with confidence to manage teams in accordance with a growing and varied workload;
* Great resource management skills ensuring projects are resourced with the most effective staff;
* Strong technical skills and experience in a range of highway design environments;
* Proven project management of highway projects and delivery to programme and budget;
* Display sound independent judgment;
* Experience with developing, mentoring and supervision of Highway Design staff;
* Robust working knowledge of Highways Technical documents within the DMRB;
* Experience managing the development of contract documents in accordance with relevant Highway contracts;
* To be able to work with or advise key clients on technical issues in the highway structures sector at a senior level;
* Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Civils 3D CAD package;
* Experience in highway drainage design and use of MicroDrainage software.
Desirable Requirements
* Preferably a Chartered Engineer;
* Hold a valid UK driving licence.
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Application question(s):
* Do you have at least 3 years of MicroDrainage experience?
Experience:
* Civil 3D: 3 years (required)
* DMRB: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Location:
* Birmingham, West Midlands (required)
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