Principal Engineer - Roads

Role Summary

We are seeking to recruit an ambitious and dynamic Principal Engineer - Roads to join the UK iCRC Communities team to work alongside our UK discipline.

We are looking for rounded individuals responsible for planning and managing the delivery of projects, including adequacy of design, compliance with standards and legislation, resource time, cost and quality. The position will report to the Head of the Discipline.

Responsibilities

• Your principal role will be the day-to-day project management, responsible for leading and delivering various UK schemes.
• You will be functioning as a technical specialist who develops and applies advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems. You will seek innovation in the delivery of schemes and techniques used to design them.
• You will be active on a number of projects at any given time. You will be supported by a team of experienced and developing technical staff of various grades, to whom you will be expected to provide guidance and support as appropriate.
• You will be responsible for ensuring your projects are delivered to the budget, programme and technical standards and meet QA, CDM, Sustainability and HSE requirements.
• You will be involved in internal client liaison, financial control of projects, recruitments, business development activities and production of fee proposals.
• You will Manage processes to ensure technical issues and risks are resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• You will contribute to our Lean approach to driving efficiency and removing waste from our processes.
• You will be guiding, supervising and directing all team members in technical and project management matters to ensure the effective delivery of projects whilst aiding the technical/professional development of the team.
• You will have direct line management, including mentoring and managing early career professionals ensuring technical excellence is in everything we deliver.
• You will provide the required assistance to the discipline head to produce periodic reports, such as project performance, forecast utilisation and workload.
• You will be helping maintain the culture and positive working environment in the team.

Key Competencies / Skills:

Mandatory Skills

• You should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of and experience of at least 5 years in UK highway design including road geometry, road restraint system, site clearance, pavement, signages, and road markings.
• You should be able to direct and check the use of relevant design software such as Civil 3D, Open Roads, PDS/Key Line and Sign, AutoCAD and ProjectWise.
• You should have demonstrable experience of successfully leading a team and managing stakeholders.
• You should be able to lead teams and help with the operational management of a team of up to 10 staff.
• You should have demonstrable experience of resource and project management.
• You should be able to produce technical specifications and reports
• You will be aware of current and emerging technologies relevant to the highways sector.
• Experience of liaison with clients, co-professionals and design team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management and strong organisational skills.

Desired Skills

• Financial management
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status of a recognised professional institution.
• Experience on design and build projects
• Use of Lean in Highways
• Can demonstrate clear and successful liaison and co-ordination on multi-discipline projects and working knowledge of other disciplines technical capabilities and requirements.

Qualifications

• You will have a bachelors or post-graduate degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with over 10 years post-graduate experience in highway design
• Near Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with a recognised institution