Principal Highways Engineer

6 days ago


Greater London, United Kingdom Carrington West Full time

Principal Highways/Traffic Engineer We are looking for an experienced Principal Engineer to lead the design and delivery of traffic and highway improvement projects. This is a senior technical role where you will combine AutoCAD design expertise with strong project management skills to deliver safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions. Projects include sustainable transport, active travel (cycling and walking) as well as bus priority schemes. This is a full-time contract position. The rate on offer is £45 - £50 per hour - negotiable for the right candidate. Flexible working and working from home arrangements are available. Key Responsibilities Lead on the design of traffic engineering schemes using AutoCAD and related software. Manage projects from concept to completion, including planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement. Ensure compliance with UK traffic regulations, design standards, and safety principles. Oversee a team of design and project delivery specialists Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers. Liaise with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. About You Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience). Extensive experience in traffic engineering and highway design. Proficiency in AutoCAD and associated design tools. Strong project management skills, including budget control and programme delivery. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. For a full description and further information on the role, please call Ilya Donets at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) FOOTNOTE If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 25+ years experience in this market. Please call Ilya at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent please email us #J-18808-Ljbffr



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