Job Description
Principal Highway Engineer
Bristol
£50,000- £60,000
We’re working with a valued client, a leading multi-disciplinary development consultancy to recruit a Principal Highway Engineer for their growing Bristol office.
This is a key opportunity to take the lead on technically challenging and high-profile highway projects across a range of sectors including residential, education, energy, and commercial development.
About you
We’re looking for a skilled engineer with a strong highways background, confident leading projects and delivering high quality solutions.
What you’ll bring:
1. BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
2. 6+ years’ post-grad experience (IEng/CEng or working towards)
3. Proven ability to lead medium to major highway infrastructure schemes
4. Experience managing workloads, mentoring team members, and acting as technical lead
5. Proficient in AutoCAD and Civils 3D (or similar)
6. Strong grasp of S278 applications and adoptable highway design
7. Knowledge of DMRB, Manual for Streets, and local authority design standards
8. Drainage experience in a highway setting (desirable)
9. Experience with drainage design tools (e.g. Causeway F...