About the Company
One of the fastest growing transportation consultancies, providing specialist transport planning, highways & traffic engineering and surveying services to public and private sector clients, has rapidly expanded over the past few years to become a leader in the sector. They are a forward-thinking company that embraces innovation and change.
Based in Old Street, in a modern office, they are a strong, dynamic team of experts that want to welcome you, a Principal Engineer to lead the team from a technical perspective.
About the Role
We're looking for a Principal Engineer in Central London! This role is ideally placed for a Senior Engineer who has experience with mentoring junior engineers in public realm & highways design, to take the next step into a leading role.
Responsibilities
- Project Leadership: Lead and manage the design of highways and public realm projects.
- Client Engagement: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients.
- Technical Excellence: Develop technically sound design solutions for urban transport and public realm challenges, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Team Mentorship: Mentor and lead a team of up to 6 people, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
- Project Delivery: Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure rigorous quality control on all project deliverables.
Required Skills
- Detailed design knowledge for highways and public realm projects.
- Public realm project knowledge, showing an understanding of spatial planning, user accessibility, and aesthetic considerations in urban spaces.
- Expertise in the design and implementation of cycleways, pedestrian pathways, and other active transport infrastructure.
- Proficiency in relevant design software (e.g., AutoCAD or Civil 3D) and a solid understanding of design standards such as DMRB, Manual for Streets, and relevant guidance on sustainable urban mobility.
Preferred Skills
- Traffic Calming and Safety Measures
- Parking Design and Management
- Bus Priority
Compensation package
- Discretionary annual company bonus;
- Hybrid & flexible working;
- Company pension;
- Generous annual leave;
- Continuous training and development opportunities ;
- Professional membership of your choice;
- Exciting company-organised social functions.
