A client within the Public Sector, based in Tyne and Wear, is currently recruiting for a Highways Principal Engineer to join their Highways and Transportation team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority highways engineering environment. The Role The key purpose of the role is to support the delivery of highways and civil engineering services, ensuring the Authority meets its statutory duties through effective asset management, planned maintenance, and project delivery in line with industry best practice. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Managing systems of highway works to meet statutory maintenance obligations • Preparing and implementing planned highway maintenance programmes • Managing and monitoring budgets associated with highways works • Inspecting works on site to ensure quality, compliance, and specification standards • Supporting the highway inspection regime and asset management processes The Candidate To be considered for this role, you will require the following essential qualifications: • HNC in Civil Engineering or a related discipline • Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in highways civil engineering • Full UK Driving Licence The following skills and experience would be beneficial: &b...