Overview
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Build a reputation for high‑quality delivery in a genuinely collaborative environment where everyone’s voice is valued and treated equally. We are passionate, flexible and remote – you can shape the future of how we move on large, significant UK projects such as Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, A9 Luncarty to Pass of Birnam, East Airdrie Link Road, A14 Cambridge‑Huntingdon, Human Drive and many local transport projects with local authorities and contractors.
Responsibilities
* Provide technical guidance on highway infrastructure projects.
* Mentor and coach team members and take responsibility for technical development of staff.
* Solving engineering problems.
* Develop works cost estimates.
* Check, review and oversee the work of others.
* Liaise with key clients and discuss design/technical solutions to stakeholders including technical and non‑technical clients.
* Liaise with Practice Managers, ensuring that projects are sufficiently resourced.
* Delegate work to team members, programme deliverables and monitor progress.
* Identify and respond to project commercial risks and opportunities.
* Support the business in winning work including representing the business at networking events, preparing bids and tenders and establishing, maintaining and developing relationships with existing and prospective internal and external clients.
Qualifications
* BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering or Professionally Qualified, or near qualified at Chartered or Incorporated Engineer Level.
* Experience/knowledge of the design and design process involved in highways and active travel schemes.
* Proven ability to advise clients on technical matters.
* Proven ability to coach and develop team members.
* A willingness to work flexibly to deliver projects to time and budget.
* Project Management and/or Highways Discipline Management experience.
* Experience of pricing and bidding on tender opportunities.
* Self‑motivated and able to work both single‑handedly as well as within a larger multi‑discipline team in directing and managing packages of work to completion.
Benefits & Working
We offer flexible working policies designed to help you get the most out of life. As a Principal Highways Engineer in our Transportation team you will be based from either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office a minimum of 3 days per week, but you will also have remote working options.
Security Clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.
EEO Statement
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. As an Equal Opportunities Employer we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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