Principal Engineer
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Bristol |
| Area | Bristol, South West England |
| Sector | Highways & Infrastructure |
| Salary | £55k - 60k per year |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Job Ref | PHE030125 |
| Job Views | 13 |
- Description
Job Title: Principal Engineer
Location: Bristol (City Centre)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week, with flexible working options
Start Date: ASAPAbout the Role
Take the next step in your career as a Principal Engineer in a leading team in Bristol. You’ll take full technical ownership of projects, leading the design and delivery of residential and commercial schemes while mentoring and guiding a talented engineering team.Key Responsibilities
- Take technical lead on complex infrastructure projects, providing expert advice to clients and developing innovative design solutions.
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring high standards, timely completion, and client satisfaction.
- Lead the preparation of fee proposals and project scopes, managing budgets and resources efficiently.
- Mentor and support junior and senior engineers, fostering their professional development.
- Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and Local Highway Authorities to ensure smooth project delivery and technical approvals.
What We’re Looking For
- Extensive experience in highway design, junctions, roundabouts, and pavement design.
- Proven ability to lead projects, manage teams, and drive business development.
- Experience with S278, S38, and S104 technical approvals.
- Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/MEng) and ideally Chartered Engineer status (CEng).
What’s in it for You?
- Lead impactful projects that shape the future of infrastructure in the UK.
- Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and flexible working.
- Work in a collaborative and innovative team environment.
If you’re a senior engineer ready to step into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.
