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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)