Principal Highways Engineer

Our client is seeking a Principal Highways Engineer to support infrastructure and highway projects on a contract basis. The role will involve providing technical leadership across highway design and development schemes, with particular responsibility for Section 278 and Section 38 agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the delivery of highway and infrastructure projects from design through to implementation
• Managing and reviewing Section 278 and Section 38 highway agreements
• Preparing and assessing highway designs, technical reports and supporting documentation
• Providing expert highways advice to project teams, clients and external stakeholders
• Co-ordinating with local authorities, developers, contractors and statutory bodies
• Reviewing technical submissions to ensure compliance with relevant standards and approval requirements
• Supporting project delivery through effective communication, technical problem-solving and stakeholder management

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in highways engineering and infrastructure development
• Strong knowledge of highway design principles, standards and industry best practice
• Practical experience with Section 278 and Section 38 agreements
• Ability to lead and review highway design and technical documentation
• Understanding of highway approval processes and local authority requirements
• Strong communication, organisation and project management skills
• Ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, contractors and public-sector stakeholders
• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent professional experience

This contract opportunity would suit a Principal Highways Engineer who can provide technical leadership and deliver high-quality highway and infrastructure solutions.