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Principal Highways Engineer ManchesterSLR Consulting • Manchester, England, UK
Principal Highways Engineer Manchester

Principal Highways Engineer Manchester

SLR Consulting • Manchester, England, UK
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions working with clients to help make sustainability happen within a collaborative people-first culture.

Due to continued growth we are seeking an experienced Principal / Associate Highway Engineer to join our established Transport Planning and Engineering team in Manchester delivering high-profile projects across the residential commercial energy infrastructure and built environment sectors.

Youll lead the delivery of highways and development-related projects from concept through to detailed design working closely with clients local authorities and multidisciplinary teams. The role includes:

  • Technical leadership and project management of highways and infrastructure projects
  • Preparation and review of General Arrangement Plans and highway designs
  • Design and delivery of S278/S171 Highway Schemes and S38 Highway Adoption Schemes
  • Development of highway layouts for new developments including site access junctions roundabouts and active travel measures
  • Client management business development and proposal support
  • Mentoring coaching and supporting the development of junior engineers and technicians
  • Collaboration with drainage lighting infrastructure and environmental specialists across multidisciplinary projects

Youll collaborate with colleagues across Environmental and Earth Sciences Planning Infrastructure Advisory and Engineering disciplines delivering complex and impactful projects across a range of sectors. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to the strategic growth of the Transport Planning and Engineering team through business development recruitment and team development initiatives.

Rewards & Benefits

SLRs One Team culture is at the heart of our business providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework regular performance reviews and support towards professional development we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression. Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:

  • Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
  • Company pension
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life income and travel insurance
  • Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle-to-work schemes
  • Volunteering and Community Giving
  • Flexible hybrid and agile working
  • 25 days annual leave plus flexible public holidays
  • Buy or sell leave options
  • Core working hours
  • Cross-border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
  • Enhanced maternity paternity and adoption leave pay
  • Workplace Nursery benefit
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Specialist support for mental health stress and menopause supporting our people both professionally and personally

About You

  • Substantial experience delivering UK highways and infrastructure projects
  • A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
  • A strong track record of managing projects clients and multidisciplinary teams
  • Demonstrable knowledge of UK highway design guidance standards and approval processes
  • Experience designing development-related highway infrastructure including junctions and access arrangements
  • Experience preparing highway designs for S278/S171 and S38 schemes
  • Strong project management organisational communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience mentoring managing and developing engineers and technicians
  • Strong technical problem-solving reporting and design capabilities

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

If this Principal / Associate Highway Engineer role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions wed love to hear from you.


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