Highways Design Manager

3 weeks ago


SouthendonSea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Pertemps TM Full time
Job Title: Principal Highways Engineer

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned highways engineer to join our team in Central London and contribute to the delivery of diverse and challenging projects within a large, multi-disciplinary international consultancy.

Job Overview:
  • Position: Principal Highways Engineer
  • Location: Central London
  • Salary: £48,000- £60,000 – Depending On Experience
  • Company/Team Size: 300+ employees and 20 people in the infrastructure/Highways team
  • Projects: Residential, commercial, industrial, schools, hospitals
Key Responsibilities:

This role requires a strong technical and leadership background in highways and civil engineering design, with a focus on managing multidisciplinary projects. Key highlights of the role include:

Technical Proficiency:
  • Strong experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and MicroDrainage (or equivalent software) for highways, drainage, and civil works design.
  • Expertise in design and specification of drainage, earthworks, highways, and utilities for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
  • Ability to check and sign off on technical design work to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
Project Leadership:
  • Proven experience leading projects across a variety of sectors (e.g., residential, commercial, and industrial), from conception through to technical approval.
  • Ability to act as a technical discipline lead for larger projects or manage a range of smaller projects independently.
  • Skilled in managing client relationships and collaborating with contractors, design teams, local authorities, and statutory bodies.
Team Management:
  • Strong leadership skills to mentor and develop a team of engineers and technicians, including supporting junior staff on their path to becoming Chartered Engineers.
  • Experience supervising and coordinating project teams, ensuring the delivery of work on time and within budget.
Communication & Collaboration:
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for preparing technical reports, liaising with clients, and representing the organization in professional settings.
  • Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring smooth interaction with both internal and external stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications:
  • A Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards achieving chartership with a recognized professional body.
Other Responsibilities:
  • Scheme investigation and site inspections to gather data for project design and implementation.
  • Construction supervision to ensure projects progress in line with design specifications.
  • Responsibility for managing project delivery, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and technically skilled individual to take on increased responsibilities and contribute to the delivery of diverse transportation and highways schemes.

Benefits:
  • Holidays: 26 days per year, increasing to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays.
  • Hybrid Working: Flexible working arrangements.
  • Training and Development: Strong culture with access to mentoring from industry experts.
  • Career Advancement: Fast-tracked progression for suitable candidates.
  • Additional Opportunities: Involvement in client-facing roles, business development, and marketing activities.
  • ICE Training Agreement: Support for professional development.


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