Principal Engineer

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Amey is a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Working for us, you'll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Our people are driven by strong values based on safety, insight, and collaboration.

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Principal Engineer to join our Consulting Highways team. With a shared office space in our Stafford office and the ability to work remotely, we invite applications from across the region.

Amey Consulting provides design and support services to Staffordshire County Council (SCC) and developers across the County through our Infrastructure+ contract. The team manages a large portfolio, from detailed design of projects over £1m to technical checking and site supervision for SCC. This role offers a chance to follow projects from inception to construction, developing your career in highway design and construction within a fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive team. It requires strong experience in designing highways and infrastructure projects.

We encourage professional development towards a recognized qualification and pride ourselves on mentoring staff. We offer a comprehensive Chartership bonus to support your professional growth.

The role

As a Highways Principal Engineer, you'll manage project delivery on the Highways account, overseeing small, medium, and some larger projects, including bypasses, trunk road improvements, and major infrastructure site preparations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a technical team leader, providing advice, guidance, and supervision
• Leading design preparation and checks according to DMRB or other standards
• Managing project budgets and costs
• Liaising with clients and suppliers, presenting proposals, and attending meetings
• Contributing to bid preparations and work-winning activities
• Driving health and safety practices within the team

What you will bring to us:

• Extensive experience in highway design and delivery, likely from a Senior Engineer role or similar
• Ability to produce and lead technically sound engineering solutions
• Experience managing health, safety, and welfare aspects
• Capability to lead larger projects as the engineering lead
• Knowledge of design and specification processes, able to manage others
• Proficiency with relevant software and analytical tools
• Understanding of CDM and risk assessments, capable of acting as Principal Designer
• People management skills, capable of influencing technical teams
• Incorporated or Chartered status or equivalent professional license

What we can offer you:

We value our people and offer flexibility, career development, benefits, and support. Our progression framework supports your career milestones, with mentoring and recognition bonuses for professional qualifications.

Work-life balance is prioritized through hybrid, part-time, and flexible work patterns, with offices across the UK. Benefits include health plans, wellbeing programs, and discounts.

EDI

We celebrate diversity through our affinity networks, supporting an inclusive community.

Social Value

You will have 2 Community Involvement Days annually for volunteering, plus additional fundraising opportunities.

• Pension: Generous pension scheme with contributions
• Choices: Flexible benefits including extra leave, cycle schemes, charity giving, and gym discounts
• Save with Amey: Discount portal for shopping and leisure

Your Career at Amey Consulting

We value individual contributions and support your growth, fostering a supportive environment to achieve your ambitions.

Application Guidance

We are committed to inclusion and diversity, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates. We offer interview support for applicants with disabilities.

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