Principal Engineer - Highways

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SwecoLet’s transform society together… We’re Sweco. We’re Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy and we’re now recruiting for a

Principal Engineer

to join our Highways team in

Glasgow .This role can be worked flexibly, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times.What the role involves

Working in the highways team, you will work within all project stages from inception through to detail design and have opportunity to support our highways, drainage and pavement disciplines. You will lead and manage roads and infrastructure projects or act as design manager or civil technical lead as part of a multi-disciplinary project for major trunk road improvements, local road improvements, renewable energy infrastructure, placemaking, active travel and public realm schemes.Responsibilities

Leading and project managing roads and infrastructure projects ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with standards.Taking responsibility for design management and coordination to deliver integrated design solutions for our projects.Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and sustainable solutions.Ensuring deliverables are carried out within agreed timescales and budgets.Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.Engaging with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and provide expert advice.Preparing and reviewing technical reports, feasibility studies, and design documentation.Drive technical excellence.Requirements

A relevant professional qualification, for example a degree in engineering.CEng certificationAbility to lead small project teams effectively and support their technical development.Ability to manage single or multi-disciplinary projects or specific project tasks with minimal supervision to deliver successful project outcomes.Experience of undertaking geometry design in accordance with DMRB and LTN 1/20 Cycle Infrastructure Design, using Civils 3D software.Experience of undertaking drainage design in accordance with the DMRB, CIRIA SUDS Manual and other associated national design standards (Sewers for Adoption, Sewers for Scotland etc.).Good understanding and application of highway regulations and guidance such as Manual for Streets, DMRB, TSRGD, MCHW and Traffic Signs Manuals.Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to communicate different design options to internal and external stakeholders.A desire to learn, progress and challenge yourself.What’s in it for you?

This is an exciting time to join Sweco and if you want to be part of a company who is small in all the best ways but large enough to provide a diverse and exciting workload, this job is for you. You will continue to learn from experienced people who share a passion for working together with our clients to deliver technical excellence. If you possess the skills we are looking for and are eager to join a company that offers real opportunities for career advancement, we would love to hear from you. Let’s work together to transform society at Sweco!Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work. We strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.Questions about accessibility

If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability to use the online system, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance. For more information about reasonable adjustments, please contact us.How to apply and additional information

In order to address accessibility requests, please provide: Name, best method for contacting you (Phone or email), the position title, and the requisition/vacancy number. We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date. Our policies include recruitment practices and a Preferred Supplier List; speculative CVs are not accepted.Location and nearby postings

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