Principal Design Engineer

For the Principal Design Engineer, the focus for this role is someone who is competent at drainage design (microdrainage), including foul water, and also has a good understanding of Section 104/106/185 agreements. The role can include Principal Engineers now, and possibly even someone who is looking to step into their first Associate role.

Main Duties

• Ensure designs are delivered within programme and within the budget provided;
  
• Managing resource allocations to ensure team members are fully utilised on the highest priority tasks;
  
• Work with Milestones Senior Management Team to assist with projects from other offices and disciplines;
  
• Ensuring that the requirements of all relevant Authorities and Statutory bodies are incorporated into designs, as appropriate;
  
• Undertaking and checking / authorising design information and reports providing effective feedback;
  
• Ensuring that all designs are prepared in accordance with MCHW,DMRB and/or local design guidance;
  
• Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement within the team and displaying sound independent judgement, and;
  
• Complying with relevant Health & Safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations and adopting a pro-active risk management / mitigation approach.
  

Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Experience of working on Section 278 and Section 38 highway design projects;
  
• Experience in highway drainage design and use of MicroDrainage software;
  
• Pro-active management skills with confidence to manage teams in accordance with a growing and varied workload;
  
• Strong technical skills and experience in a range of highway design environments;
  
• Proven project management of highway projects and delivery to programme and budget;
  
• Display sound independent judgment;
  
• Experience with developing, mentoring and supervision of Highway Design staff;
  
• Robust working knowledge of highways Technical documents within the DMRB;
  
• Experience managing the development of contract documents in accordance with relevant Highway contracts;
  
• To be able to work with or advise key clients on technical issues in the highway structures sector at a senior level, and;
  
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Civils 3D CAD package.
  

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in the provision of cost-estimates,
  
• Member of a relevant Charted Institute,
  
• Hold a valid UK driving license
  

Benefits

Benefits

• Attractive salary commensurate with experience
  
• Company pension plan
  
• Generous holiday allowance
  
• Annual and performance-based bonuses
  
• Profit share bonus
  
• Healthcare cash plan coverage
  
• Flexible work arrangements
  
• Paid membership to Professional Institutions (CIHT, ICE, etc.)
  
• Subsidised social events and activities
  
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
  

...and more!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
  
• Performance bonus
  

Benefits:

• Additional leave
  
• Company events
  
• Company pension
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
• Free parking
  
• Life insurance
  
• Private dental insurance
  
• Private medical insurance
  
• Profit sharing
  

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
  

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fleet, Hampshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
  

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)
  

Experience:

• Highways Design: 6 years (required)
  
• Highway Drainage Design: 2 years (required)
  
• MicroDrainage Software: 2 years (required)
  

Work Location: In person/in office

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Location: South East London, GB

Posted Date: 10/4/2024