Principal Highway Engineer
| Reference | 105863 | |||
| Sector | Engineering / Manufacturing Jobs | |||
| Salary | £50000 - £65000 per annum | |||
| Town/City | Cardiff | |||
| Locations | South Glamorgan, UK, Wales | |||
| Job Type | Contract / Interim | |||
| Date Posted | 22nd Jul | |||
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Job Description |
| For more information on this vacancy, please contact Jason at RGB Recruitment. Principal Highway Engineer £50,000 - £65,000 Cardiff An award-winning, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Cardiff is looking to appoint a Principal Highway Engineer to strengthen its growing team. With a strong pipeline of residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments across South Wales and the wider UK, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced highway engineer to take a leading role in the design and delivery of high-profile projects. You'll join a collaborative and forward-thinking team where you'll lead highway design projects from concept through to construction, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary design teams. The Role - Lead the design and delivery of highway and infrastructure schemes using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. - Prepare highway designs for residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments. - Design junction improvements, access roads, estate roads and highway infrastructure in accordance with local and national standards. - Produce technical drawings and specifications to support planning applications and detailed design. - Manage Section 278, Section 38 and other highway agreements through the approval process. - Liaise with local highway authorities, clients and external stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes. - Provide technical leadership, mentoring and line management to engineers within the team. - Support business development activities and contribute to winning new work. Skills & Experience - Proven experience in highway design within a consultancy environment. - Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D. - Experience delivering highway schemes in accordance with DMRB, Manual for Streets and local authority design standards. - Extensive knowledge of Section 278 and Section 38 agreements and the associated approval processes. - Excellent communication and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers. - Chartered status (CEng or IEng), or working towards chartership, would be advantageous. What's on Offer - £50,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience) - 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays - 7% employer pension contribution - Private healthcare - Flexible working arrangements - Clear career progression into senior leadership This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected consultancy that is committed to investing in its people. You'll work on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects, receive ongoing professional development, and be fully supported towards Chartered Engineer status if required, with genuine opportunities for long-term career progression. |
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