Senior Highways Engineer - Local Authority

Our client is a global engineering and design consultancy delivering infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally. They are looking to appoint a Principal Highways Engineer to join their established highways team, supporting the design and delivery of major transport and infrastructure schemes. This position would suit an experienced engineer who enjoys the technical side of highway design and wants to play a leading role in solving complex engineering challenges, without moving into a predominantly management-focused position. Annual Bonus (Works at about 8%) Private Medical Insurance (Covers Mental and Physical Health) Pension 5% Employer - 3% Employee Contribution 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday (Additional Holiday Buy and Sell Scheme) Life Assurance (2x salary) + Group Income Protection Hybrid working (3 days London office / 2 from home) Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide technical expertise throughout the design process, supporting projects from concept through to construction. You will act as a technical lead on schemes, reviewing designs, providing engineering guidance and ensuring work is delivered in line with industry standards. Producing and reviewing complex highway designs. Providing technical guidance and support to engineering teams. Working closely with project managers, clients and multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery Attending technical meetings with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders where required. Applicants should have strong highway design experience and be familiar with some of the following software: AutoCAD Civil 3D A good understanding of current highway design standards is essential. You'll be comfortable acting as the technical point of contact on projects, solving complex engineering problems, reviewing the work of others and providing practical engineering solutions.