What is the purpose of this role?

As a pivotal member of our Highways Design delivery team, we are looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to lead a team of circa 10 engineers and technicians to deliver a broad range of mutli-disciplinary civil engineering design projects both nationally and potentially internationally.

You will act proactively and robustly to lead your team to deliver designs as per project requirements ensuring client and business requirements are met. You will lead by example in the delivery, management and financial control of the projects to ensure robust and effective delivery across your portfolio. Additionally, you will support the Highways Team Discipline Lead and Account Manager to drive change and innovation within projects and on the Account.

As Principal Civil Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Reporting to the Highways Discipline Lead / Project Director
• You will be responsible for robust design delivery to relevant technical standards
• You will lead the delivery of project outcomes on time, within budget and to a high-quality standard
• You will coach staff, using your experienced technical skillset to grow and challenge the future generation supporting them in their professional development and training
• You will ensure team targets are met and proactively implement measures to improve performance, efficiency and utilisation
• You will proactively build sustainable client relationships and identify new business opportunities to enhance the Account business opportunities

What makes this role unique?

This is an opportunity to work as a Principal Civil Engineer leading a diverse range of projects for both the Strategic Road Network and Local Road Network. You will be working in a varied, passionate and engaged team where you can lead and support the development of the engineers of the future. Additionally, you will have the support to further enhance your own development. You will be accountable for several projects ensuring your team deliver technically sound and safe solutions that are delivered on time, to budget and to the required quality and technical standards.

Joining our team will give you the opportunity to grow and build upon what you have previously achieved, we will work with you to understand your career goals and work with you to make those a reality.

What are we looking for in a Principal Civil Engineer?

• A degree in Civil Engineering
• A chartered Engineer (CEng/IEng + MICE) / CIHT / IHE
• Thorough / expert knowledge and understanding of the DMRB / Local Authority Standards
• Evidence of leading/managing a variety of Highway Design Projects
• Effective and proven team motivational skills
• Good IT Skills with a sound knowledge of engineering software
• Proven communication skills with the ability to build and develop relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• 8+ years' experience of the co-ordination of the design process and team management
• Client focused approach to service delivery
• Proven ability of managing projects and delivering on time and within budget
• Commercial and financial awareness
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and workload
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver a high-quality product
• Broad knowledge and understanding of key design software (CAD/3d/MX/Open roads)
• Thorough knowledge of CDM and health and safety requirements / implications of design
• As a Principal Civil Engineer, we expect Health & Safety to be a key focus for you
• Hold a driving license

About IDH at Amey:

Based in central Birmingham, our international design hub offers a unique opportunity to be involved in schemes from inception to completion not just nationally but internationally; an unprecedented opportunity to work with a wide range of clients including but by no means limited to: Local Authorities, Highways England, Transport for Wales (TfW), VicRoads Melbourne AU, Roads and Maritime Services Sydney AU and many more.

Recent key projects include:

• Smart Motorways Programme for Highways England
• M25 Junctions 10 to 16 and M40/42 Interchange Smart Motorway schemes for Highways England. Delivered by the AmeyArup partnership where we continue to build expertise within Smart Motorways
• M1 J13-16 SMP - AmeyARUP
• M56 J6-J8 SMP
• M54 M6/M6 Toll Link CDF
• Wales & Borders Highways and Structures Feasibility Design for TfW
• x5 Structural Rehabilitation works - Australia Western Roads Upgrade - For VicRoads Melbourne
• Captain Cook Drive/Taren Point for RMS Sydney Australia
• A2 A419 Stonehouse for Gloucester City Council

What to do next:

Submit your CV via the link, and if we look to be a good fit our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your career aspirations further.