Principal Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and delivery of concept, preliminary and detailed highway designs
• Preparation of calculations, written reports, and checking of drawings
• Providing technical guidance and leadership to junior colleagues
• Development of project task budgets and programmes, and delivering targets
• Attending client meetings and liaising with clients and other stakeholders
• Planning and undertaking site visits, inspections and investigations
• Taking an active role in the implementation of CDM duties on projects
• Communicating effectively and professionally with the design team, clients and contractors

• Experience in successful operational delivery to Local Authority and private clients
• Experience in project management with a strong understanding of the commercial aspects of projects
• Proactive, self-motivated, with good problem-solving skills
• Inspirational team leader and motivator
• Excellent financial acumen in both project cost control and works estimates
• Ability to deliver on time while handling multiple projects/tasks
• Ability to communicate at all levels with excellent oral/written/numeracy skills
• Good computer literacy, including experience of CAD, 3D modelling and MS Project
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and experience in the application and use of highways design software
• Degree within an engineering based subject or equivalent
• Master's degree in civil engineering and working towards Professional Qualification
• Chartered Engineer and Member of a relevant professional institution (ICE or CIHT)
• Strong background in application of DMRB design standards
• Experience in line managing and providing technical oversight for delivery teams
• Knowledge and experience of business development, including fee estimation and proposal preparation
• Understanding and experience of design using 2D CAD and Civils 3D
• Knowledge and experience of financial management
• Experience managing multiple projects both technically and financially
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding
• Understanding Health & Safety requirements and CDM duties