Principal Highways Engineer
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United Kingdom - Yorkshire - Leeds -
Job Description
Duties
- Lead a team of engineers and technicians working on a variety of highways projects while reporting directly to the Project Manager
- Check and approve documentation prepared by other team members which involve short timescales and delivery
- Prepare feasibility studies, scheme reports, scheme design for highways, drainage, flooding and a variety of other projects
- Resolve technical issues as they occur for a range of areas across the project while monitoring progress.
- Attend progress meetings, public exhibitions, and public inquiries
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• A Civil Engineering Degree • MICE and IEng/CEng status or equivalent • Demonstrated experience in major highway schemes and most of its aspects • Polished and with great interpersonal and communication skills • Solid knowledge of DMRB standards • Able to maintain a challenging workload with short notice changes • Articulate, able to converse well with clients • Good understanding of financial management and project controls • Capable of producing well-presented and accurate reports • Proficient with MX/3D Cad as well as drainage design capabilities (WINDES or equivalent) • Driving License • Background in construction supervision • Sound knowledge of different contract types and procurement options