Our client, a leader in the highways and transportation sector, is currently seeking a Principal Highway Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This exciting opportunity involves working within the Feasibility and Client Team playing a central role in the development and delivery of major transportation schemes.

• Development of programmes to guide schemes through the feasibility process, considering constraints on approval and delivery.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, including external bodies and partner organisations, in scheme development.
• Managing project teams to conduct scheme consultations with all relevant stakeholders.
• Overseeing the democratic approval process for feasibility schemes, representing the Service at briefings and Committee meetings.
• Preparation, submission, and presentation of reports to the Executive, offering options and recommendations aligned with the transportation objectives.
• Coordinating with the Development Management Service to ensure Planning-related Highway schemes meet feasibility requirements and harmonise with other ongoing schemes.
• Supporting effective budget management throughout project stages and assisting in the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of performance measures.
• Developing and recommending strategies and measures to reduce the number and severity of road accidents.
• Commissioning and responding to Road Safety Audits, including preparation of briefs and Designers' responses.
• Supporting the values and behaviours and aiding the development of junior staff on project teams.

• Extensive experience in highway engineering and project management.
• Understanding of feasibility processes and stakeholder collaboration.
• Strong leadership skills, with the capability to manage and coordinate project teams effectively.
• Ability to navigate the democratic approval process and confidently represent the Service at meetings.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with diverse stakeholders.
• Competency in budget management and performance monitoring.
• Proficiency in developing road safety strategies and conducting Road Safety Audits.
• A degree/HNC/HND qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Awareness of political environments and the ability to address service priorities and requirements appropriately.

If you are a talented Principal Highway Engineer looking for a new contract opportunity and have the relevant skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team.