Principal Highways and Drainage Engineer

Overview

Principal Highways & Drainage Engineer - Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Multidisciplinary Consultancy Permanent Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you an experienced Highways & Drainage Engineer ready to step into a senior leadership role? We are working with a large, well-established multidisciplinary consultancy seeking a Principal Highways & Drainage Engineer to join their growing Huddersfield office.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in delivering high-quality infrastructure design across a diverse portfolio of development and infrastructure projects, while mentoring engineers and shaping project delivery.

Responsibilities

The Role of Principal Highways and Drainage Engineer

As a Principal Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of highways and drainage schemes for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. You'll collaborate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to the highest technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of highways and drainage infrastructure projects from concept through to construction.
• Oversee the preparation of highways designs (S38 / S278) and drainage strategies (SuDS, S104).
• Manage project teams, providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Liaise with local authorities, clients, and other stakeholders to secure approvals and deliver successful outcomes.
• Review and approve technical designs, reports, and drawings.
• Support project management activities including programme, budget, and resource planning.
• Contribute to business development, client relationships, and project bids.

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE or similar).
• Significant experience in highways and drainage design for development infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of UK design standards, S38, S278, S104, and SuDS.
• Experience using industry software such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, or similar.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Clear career progression into senior leadership roles.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile multidisciplinary projects.
• Support for professional development and chartership.
• Flexible and collaborative working environment.

If you're looking for the next step in your career with a consultancy that values technical excellence, innovation, and career development, we'd love to hear from you.