Location: Hybrid / Wokingham, UK
Job type:
Permanent / Full-Time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Civil
Salary: Competitive Salary
TRL, a global leader in transport innovation, is seeking a Principal Consultant to drive the end-to-end delivery of high-value asset management projects across the highways and infrastructure sector.
Are you a proven project leader with a passion for delivering complex infrastructure solutions that make a measurable impact? The successful candidate will bring a track record of hands-on delivery of turning strategy into action, with a strong project delivery mindset, technical depth, and the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within scope.
The successful candidate can be based UK wide with some travel expected. Flexible working options for full or part-time employment is available.
What you'll do:
* Own the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring outputs meet agreed scope, quality, and deadlines.
* Translate asset strategies into robust delivery plans, actionable workstreams, and measurable outcomes.
* Lead development of technical outputs (e.g. maintenance strategies, condition frameworks, investment plans).
* Apply structured programme and risk management to keep delivery on track.
* Provide line management and mentorship to consultants, supporting their development and ensuring high performance across project teams.
* Ensure compliance with ISO 55000, PAS 55, and other sector-specific standards.
* Lead client engagement, technical workshops, and governance reporting with a delivery-first mindset.
* Provide quality assurance across deliverables and continuously seek ways to improve delivery performance.
What we're looking for:
* Degree in Engineering, Asset Management, or a related field.
* Significant experience delivering infrastructure projects (highways or transport preferred).
* Strong track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder programmes — ideally in a consultancy setting.
* Proven ability to lead teams, manage risk, and drive project execution.
* Clear, concise communicator able to translate complexity into actionable plans.
* Committed to continuous improvement and innovation in delivery.
* Strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Experience working with local authorities, transport bodies, or public sector clients preferred.
* Chartered/professionally qualified (e.g. CEng, IAM, CIHT) preferred.
Why TRL?
* Competitive salary & 25 days holiday
* Matched pension, healthcare cashback scheme, and income protection
* Professional development support
* Flexible, hybrid, and part-time working options
Join us to shape the future of safe, sustainable transport and apply today.