Principal Highways and Drainage Engineer

<p><strong>Principal Highways &amp; Drainage Engineer</strong><br /> &#x1f4cd; Huddersfield, West Yorkshire | Multidisciplinary Consultancy | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits</p> <p>Are you an experienced Highways &amp; Drainage Engineer ready to step into a senior leadership role? We are working with a <strong>large, well-established multidisciplinary consultancy</strong> seeking a <strong>Principal Highways &amp; Drainage Engineer</strong> to join their growing <strong>Huddersfield office</strong>.</p> <p>This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in delivering high-quality infrastructure design across a diverse portfolio of development and infrastructure projects, while mentoring engineers and shaping project delivery.</p> <p><strong>The Role of Principal Highways and Drainage Engineer;</strong></p> <p>As a Principal Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of highways and drainage schemes for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. You&#8217;ll collaborate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to the highest technical standards.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities of this Principal Highways and Drainage Engineer role;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the <strong>design and delivery of highways and drainage infrastructure</strong> projects from concept through to construction.</li> <li>Oversee the preparation of <strong>highways designs (S38 / S278)</strong> and <strong>drainage strategies (SuDS, S104)</strong>.</li> <li>Manage project teams, providing <strong>technical guidance and mentoring</strong> to junior engineers.</li> <li>Liaise with <strong>local authorities, clients, and other stakeholders</strong> to secure approvals and deliver successful outcomes.</li> <li>Review and approve technical designs, reports, and drawings.</li> <li>Support project management activities including <strong>programme, budget, and resource planning</strong>.</li> <li>Contribute to <strong>business development</strong>, client relationships, and project bids.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <ul> <li>Degree qualified in <strong>Civil Engineering or a related discipline</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Chartered or working towards chartership</strong> (ICE or similar).</li> <li>Significant experience in <strong>highways and drainage design for development infrastructure</strong>.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of <strong>UK design standards, S38, S278, S104, and SuDS</strong>.</li> <li>Experience using industry software such as <strong>Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, or similar</strong>.</li> <li>Excellent communication and leadership skills.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What&#8217;s on Offer</strong></p> <ul data-spread="false"> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package &#x1f4b0;</p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Clear <strong>career progression into senior leadership roles</strong> &#x1f4c8;</p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Opportunity to work on <strong>high-profile multidisciplinary projects</strong> &#x1f30d;</p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Support for <strong>professional development and chartership</strong> &#x1f393;</p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Flexible and collaborative working environment &#x1f91d;</p> </li> </ul> <p class="isSelectedEnd">If you&#8217;re looking for the next step in your career with a consultancy that values <strong>technical excellence, innovation, and career development</strong>, we&#8217;d love to hear from you.</p> <p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWlrYWVsYVJhYmFpb3R0aS4xNjAwNy4xMTMwOUBwZW5ndWlucmVjcnVpdG1lbnQuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"></p>