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:
* BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
* 6+ years’ post-grad experience (IEng/CEng or working towards)
* Proven ability to lead medium to major highway infrastructure schemes
* Experience managing workloads, mentoring team members, and acting as technical lead
* Proficient in AutoCAD and Civils 3D (or similar)
* Strong grasp of S278 applications and adoptable highway design
* Knowledge of DMRB, Manual for Streets, and local authority design standards
* Drainage experience in a highway setting (desirable)
* Experience with drainage design tools (e.g. Causeway Flow) is a plus
Why Join?
You’ll join a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged. You’ll be working on complex, rewarding projects in a consultancy that blends technical excellence with a modern, people-first culture.
What’s on offer:
* £50K–£60K salary
* Car allowance
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays
* Private healthcare
* 7% employer pension contribution
* Flexible working
* Employee benefits platform
If this sounds like your next move, we’d love to hear from you.
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