Principal Highways Engineer

We are currently seeking an experienced Principal Civil / Highway Engineer to join our clients progressive business and service our clients. This role will be within the infrastructure team which could include Aviation or Highway based projects.

This is an exciting role for an individual looking to progress their career as a Principal Civil/ Highway Engineer within our industry leading team where we have an excellent reputation, offering a wealth of expertise in all sectors of infrastructure.

What’s on offer

• Professional membership support
• Personal development plan
• Diverse and inclusive working environment
• Flexible/Hybrid working
• Regular performance reviews
• Private Medical Insurance

The role

• Discipline lead for the production of 3D models using Civil 3D modelling software
• Production of drawings from the 3D model
• As the project lead, efficiently coordinate the production of detailed drawing and specification output applying expert technical knowledge in line with relevant legislation and industry standards
• Perform project and drawing / model reviews to ensure technical requirements are achieved
• Perform review of design calculations & basis of design assumptions relevant to role
• Technical and design point of reference for the team
• Technical specification and accurate report writing
• High quality of design output working efficiently and overseeing the quality of technical / design output of junior colleagues
• Review and comment upon consultants’ and contractors’ design proposals relevant to role
• Ensuring team compliance with BIM protocols and office drawing standards, attend, and contribute to project and technical meetings with colleagues
• Supporting the Director with preparation of tender/ bid documents, scope of service and fee proposal activity
• Attend and contribute to project and client meetings and site inspections

What you need to succeed

• Be proficient in creating Civil 3D models and extracting sections and quantities from the model
• Preferably experienced within the Aviation and/or the Highways sector and knowledge of industry design guides
• Be experienced in the application of relevant design software
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of relevant legislation and standards
• Be experienced within modelling
• Show commercial awareness and project management skills
• Be experienced in line management and project management