Principal Highway Design Engineer
Birmingham
£55,000 - £65,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time
Location
Birmingham
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
- Car scheme
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Full job description
Our client are 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.
At the core our client is our belief that our people are our greatest asset. We foster a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work culture where continuous professional development is a priority. We are committed to helping our team members grow through dedicated training, mentorship, and opportunities to innovate.
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, and;
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Civils 3D CAD package, and;
- Experience in highway drainage design and use of MicroDrainage software
Desirable Requirements
- Preferably a Chartered Engineer,
- Hold a valid UK driving licence
Benefits
- Competitive Salary, dependent on experience
- Profit Share Bonus
- Annual and on-the-spot bonuses
- Healthcare cash plan, including dental and optical
- Flexible working initiatives
- Paid membership to a professional institution (CIHT, ICE, etc)
- Subsidised social activities
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- ..and more!
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Profit sharing
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)