Principal Highways Design Engineer

Bennett and Game are currently working with a leading consultancy based in Fleet. They're expertise supplies a diverse clientele, including prominent commercial developers, with a track record of successful projects across the UK. They specialise in development transport planning, S278/38 highways scheme design, drainage, environmental planning, implementation, and operation.

The Principal Highways Design Engineer will be working for an employer that prides themselves on their team-oriented culture, valuing each member as other as their greatest asset. They foster a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment, committed to continuous employee development through ongoing training and mentoring.

Main Duties:

• Deliver designs within the provided program and budget.
• Manage resource allocation to ensure team efficiency.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and financial accountability.
• Act as the primary contact for clients, stakeholders, and project partners.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all designs comply with MCHW, DMRB, local design guidance, and statutory requirements.
• Review and authorize design information and reports, providing constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with Senior Management Team on projects across various offices and disciplines.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement within the team, demonstrating sound independent judgment.
• Comply with Health & Safety legislation, particularly CDM Regulations, and adopt proactive risk management strategies.

Essential Requirements:

• Proactive management skills with confidence in leading teams through diverse workloads.
• Excellent resource management skills to allocate effective staff for projects.
• Strong technical skills and experience in various highway design environments.
• Proven project management skills for highway projects, ensuring delivery to program and budget.
• Display sound independent judgment.
• Experience in developing, mentoring, and supervising Highway Design staff.
• Robust knowledge of Highways Technical documents within DMRB.
• Experience managing the development of contract documents per relevant Highway contracts.
• Ability to advise key clients on technical issues in the highway structures sector at a senior level.
• Working knowledge of Civils 3D CAD package.
• Experience in highway drainage design and use of MicroDrainage software.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Profit share bonus.
• Annual and on-the-spot bonuses.
• Healthcare cash plan, including dental and optical coverage.
• Flexible working initiatives.
• Paid membership to a professional institution (CIHT, ICE, etc.).
• Subsidized social activities.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.

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