Principal Highway Design Engineer

Overview

Build a reputation for high-quality delivery. You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We are proud of the diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge that drives our collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

As a Principal Highways Engineer in our Highways and Active Travel team, you will be pivotal in implementing ideas that shape the future of how we move. We work on major projects across the UK, such as the A9 Dualling, the A83 Rest and Be Thankful, George Street and St. Andrew Square Regeneration, East Airdrie Link Road, Borders Greenway, Lower Thames Crossing and the Eastwood Active Travel Network, along with a broad portfolio of local transport projects with Local Authorities and Contractors. Your work will contribute to high‑quality designs across new build, renewal, maintenance and assessment works.

Your role

• Provide technical guidance on highways and/or active travel engineering projects.
• Mentor and coach team members and take responsibility for the technical development of staff.
• Resolve engineering problems and develop works cost estimates.
• Check, review and oversee the work of others.
• Liaise with key clients and discuss design/technical solutions to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Practice Managers to ensure projects are adequately resourced.
• Delegate work, program deliverables and monitor progress.
• Identify and respond to commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support business development by representing the company at networking events, preparing bids and tenders, and maintaining relationships with existing and prospective clients.

About You

• BEng, MEng in Civil Engineering or a professional qualification at Chartered or Incorporated Engineer Level.
• Experience or knowledge of design and the design process for highways and active travel schemes.
• Proven ability to advise clients on technical matters.
• Proven ability to coach and develop team members.
• Willingness to work flexibly to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Experience in project management and/or highways discipline management.
• Experience in pricing and bidding on tender opportunities.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently as well as within a larger multi‑discipline team, directing and managing packages of work to completion.

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a broad range of benefits that you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Training and professional development opportunities, a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances support a balanced job and personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners, clients and global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we aim to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance. Employment offers will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance, which may involve proof of residency in the UK for five years or longer. Security vetting will be conducted by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV).

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong—a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

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