Highways Principal Design Engineer

Principal Highways Design Engineer
Location: South West London/Hybrid
Hourly Rate: £39.65 (Umbrella)


A London Local Authority is recruiting for a Principal Highways Design Engineer. As a Principal Highways Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the effective delivery of capital programs and reactive maintenance services. With increased budgets secured from TfL and the DfT, this is an exciting time to contribute.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of highways design professionals, providing guidance on problem-solving and technical challenges encountered during program implementation.
• Act as the Project Manager for large, complex, and multi-disciplined projects, including consultation, programming, planning, and coordination.
• Coordinate and prioritise work, establish work programs and schedules, ensuring their achievement, and provide technical guidance and training as necessary.
• Manage financial aspects of projects, including budgeting, financing arrangements, and meeting program and time requirements.
• Oversee contract management and administration, with direct experience in NEC contracts.
• Attend committee and public meetings, advising customers and elected Members on Highways and Transport matters.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in managing highways and transport projects and/or programs.
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial management and associated systems and processes, including managing large capital and revenue budgets.
• Experience in contract management and administration, particularly with NEC contracts.
• Ability to attend and contribute to committee and public meetings, providing expert advice on Highways and Transport matters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience in the highways and transport sector, with a focus on project management and delivery.