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Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Highways Principal Engineer (UK Wide)
Jacobs Stockton-on-Tees, UK
Highways Principal Engineer (UK Wide) This isn't just another engineering role-it's your chance to shape how the UK moves. As a Principal Highways Engineer, you'll lead the design and delivery of major transport projects that connect communities, boost economies, and improve everyday journeys. You'll drive smarter, safer, more efficient design solutions-while mentoring the next generation of engineers and influencing how we deliver projects at scale. From national programmes to local schemes that make a real difference, your expertise will directly elevate performance, innovation, and outcomes across our highways capability. About the opportunity We know great people want more than just a job-so here's what you can expect: Real influence - Lead high-profile projects and shape technical decisions that matter Variety & impact - Work on everything from local authority schemes to global mega-projects Career growth - Opportunities to step into leadership, grow...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Highways Principal Engineer (UK Wide)
Jacobs Cardiff, UK
Highways Principal Engineer (UK Wide) This isn't just another engineering role-it's your chance to shape how the UK moves. As a Principal Highways Engineer, you'll lead the design and delivery of major transport projects that connect communities, boost economies, and improve everyday journeys. You'll drive smarter, safer, more efficient design solutions-while mentoring the next generation of engineers and influencing how we deliver projects at scale. From national programmes to local schemes that make a real difference, your expertise will directly elevate performance, innovation, and outcomes across our highways capability. About the opportunity We know great people want more than just a job-so here's what you can expect: Real influence - Lead high-profile projects and shape technical decisions that matter Variety & impact - Work on everything from local authority schemes to global mega-projects Career growth - Opportunities to step into leadership, grow...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Highways Principal Engineer (UK Wide)
Jacobs Bristol, UK
Highways Principal Engineer (UK Wide) This isn't just another engineering role-it's your chance to shape how the UK moves. As a Principal Highways Engineer, you'll lead the design and delivery of major transport projects that connect communities, boost economies, and improve everyday journeys. You'll drive smarter, safer, more efficient design solutions-while mentoring the next generation of engineers and influencing how we deliver projects at scale. From national programmes to local schemes that make a real difference, your expertise will directly elevate performance, innovation, and outcomes across our highways capability. About the opportunity We know great people want more than just a job-so here's what you can expect: Real influence - Lead high-profile projects and shape technical decisions that matter Variety & impact - Work on everything from local authority schemes to global mega-projects Career growth - Opportunities to step into leadership, grow...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Highways Principal Engineer (UK Wide)
Jacobs London, UK
Highways Principal Engineer (UK Wide) This isn't just another engineering role-it's your chance to shape how the UK moves. As a Principal Highways Engineer, you'll lead the design and delivery of major transport projects that connect communities, boost economies, and improve everyday journeys. You'll drive smarter, safer, more efficient design solutions-while mentoring the next generation of engineers and influencing how we deliver projects at scale. From national programmes to local schemes that make a real difference, your expertise will directly elevate performance, innovation, and outcomes across our highways capability. About the opportunity We know great people want more than just a job-so here's what you can expect: Real influence - Lead high-profile projects and shape technical decisions that matter Variety & impact - Work on everything from local authority schemes to global mega-projects Career growth - Opportunities to step into leadership, grow...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Highways Principal Engineer (UK Wide)
Jacobs Lancashire, UK
Highways Principal Engineer (UK Wide) This isn't just another engineering role-it's your chance to shape how the UK moves. As a Principal Highways Engineer, you'll lead the design and delivery of major transport projects that connect communities, boost economies, and improve everyday journeys. You'll drive smarter, safer, more efficient design solutions-while mentoring the next generation of engineers and influencing how we deliver projects at scale. From national programmes to local schemes that make a real difference, your expertise will directly elevate performance, innovation, and outcomes across our highways capability. About the opportunity We know great people want more than just a job-so here's what you can expect: Real influence - Lead high-profile projects and shape technical decisions that matter Variety & impact - Work on everything from local authority schemes to global mega-projects Career growth - Opportunities to step into leadership, grow...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Highways Principal Engineer (UK Wide)
Jacobs Tamworth, UK
Highways Principal Engineer (UK Wide) This isn't just another engineering role-it's your chance to shape how the UK moves. As a Principal Highways Engineer, you'll lead the design and delivery of major transport projects that connect communities, boost economies, and improve everyday journeys. You'll drive smarter, safer, more efficient design solutions-while mentoring the next generation of engineers and influencing how we deliver projects at scale. From national programmes to local schemes that make a real difference, your expertise will directly elevate performance, innovation, and outcomes across our highways capability. About the opportunity We know great people want more than just a job-so here's what you can expect: Real influence - Lead high-profile projects and shape technical decisions that matter Variety & impact - Work on everything from local authority schemes to global mega-projects Career growth - Opportunities to step into leadership, grow...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Highways Principal Engineer (UK Wide)
Jacobs Leeds, UK
Highways Principal Engineer (UK Wide) This isn't just another engineering role-it's your chance to shape how the UK moves. As a Principal Highways Engineer, you'll lead the design and delivery of major transport projects that connect communities, boost economies, and improve everyday journeys. You'll drive smarter, safer, more efficient design solutions-while mentoring the next generation of engineers and influencing how we deliver projects at scale. From national programmes to local schemes that make a real difference, your expertise will directly elevate performance, innovation, and outcomes across our highways capability. About the opportunity We know great people want more than just a job-so here's what you can expect: Real influence - Lead high-profile projects and shape technical decisions that matter Variety & impact - Work on everything from local authority schemes to global mega-projects Career growth - Opportunities to step into leadership, grow...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Highways Principal Engineer (UK Wide)
Jacobs Glasgow, UK
Highways Principal Engineer (UK Wide) This isn't just another engineering role-it's your chance to shape how the UK moves. As a Principal Highways Engineer, you'll lead the design and delivery of major transport projects that connect communities, boost economies, and improve everyday journeys. You'll drive smarter, safer, more efficient design solutions-while mentoring the next generation of engineers and influencing how we deliver projects at scale. From national programmes to local schemes that make a real difference, your expertise will directly elevate performance, innovation, and outcomes across our highways capability. About the opportunity We know great people want more than just a job-so here's what you can expect: Real influence - Lead high-profile projects and shape technical decisions that matter Variety & impact - Work on everything from local authority schemes to global mega-projects Career growth - Opportunities to step into leadership, grow...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Highways Principal Engineer (UK Wide)
Jacobs United Kingdom
Highways Principal Engineer (UK Wide) This isn't just another engineering role-it's your chance to shape how the UK moves. As a Principal Highways Engineer, you'll lead the design and delivery of major transport projects that connect communities, boost economies, and improve everyday journeys. You'll drive smarter, safer, more efficient design solutions-while mentoring the next generation of engineers and influencing how we deliver projects at scale. From national programmes to local schemes that make a real difference, your expertise will directly elevate performance, innovation, and outcomes across our highways capability. About the opportunity We know great people want more than just a job-so here's what you can expect: Real influence - Lead high-profile projects and shape technical decisions that matter Variety & impact - Work on everything from local authority schemes to global mega-projects Career growth - Opportunities to step into leadership, grow...
Calibre Search
26 Aug, 2026
Permanent
Principal Infrastructure Engineer - Highways & Drainage
Calibre Search Leeds, UK
Principal Infrastructure Engineer - Highways & Drainage Leeds Some opportunities are about stepping into an established team. This one is about becoming one of the people who helps lead it. A growing pipeline of work has created the need for a Principal Infrastructure Engineer to join this expanding multidisciplinary consultancy in Leeds. More than just another senior appointment, this is a key strategic hire for the office. You'll work closely with the leadership team, influence the direction of projects and play a major role in developing both the team and the business as it continues to grow. Recent changes across the company have created a culture that's stronger than it's been for many years. It's a collaborative environment where ideas are shared freely, engineers support one another and people genuinely enjoy being together. Hybrid working is available with a minimum expectation of three days in the office, but most of the team choose to be there more often because...
Aldwych Consulting
26 Aug, 2026
Permanent
Principal Drainage & Highways Engineer - Rail/Energy
Aldwych Consulting London, UK
Principal Highways & Drainage - Rail/Energy Location: South West London Working: Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Are you an experienced Principal Civil Engineer with a strong background in highways and drainage design? I'm working with a well-established multi-disciplinary design consultancy in South West London , who are looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to take a senior technical and client-facing role within their growing team. You'll take responsibility for the delivery of highways and drainage designs across a range of infrastructure projects, providing technical leadership and working closely with clients, contractors and other design disciplines. The consultancy works alongside Tier 1 contractors on high-profile projects across the UK, with particular exposure to the rail and power/electrical infrastructure sectors . As well as leading design delivery, you'll have the opportunity to play...
AC
04 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Principal / Associate Civil Engineer
Aldwych Consulting Sevenoaks, UK
Principal / Associate Civil Engineer Location: UK Hybrid Working Salary: Competitive + Benefits Permanent Full Time A growing engineering consultancy is looking to bring an experienced Principal / Associate Civil Engineer into its Civil Engineering team. This is a role for someone who is ready to have a genuine influence on projects, people and the direction of a growing team. Rather than simply being responsible for producing designs, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, provide technical leadership and help shape the engineers working around you. The project portfolio is particularly varied, covering major regeneration, education, commercial, sports, residential and infrastructure schemes , alongside highways, earthworks and wider development infrastructure. What will you be responsible for? You'll have involvement throughout the project lifecycle, from early feasibility and concept design through planning, detailed design and...
FP
04 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Principal Civil Engineer
First People Solutions Manchester, UK
Principal Civil Engineer Manchester First People Solutions is currently working with a multidisciplinary consulting engineer that is looking to strengthen its team with an experienced Principal Civil Engineer. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer who is looking to take a leading role on major projects, provide technical direction and lead project teams across a variety of sectors. The Role As a Principal Engineer, you'll be responsible for leading larger civil engineering project teams or overseeing multiple smaller teams, ensuring projects are delivered to the required cost, programme and quality standards. You'll have the opportunity to work on major projects across a range of sectors including Nuclear, Defence, Rail, Highways, Life Sciences and the Public Sector, working alongside multidisciplinary teams on technically challenging projects. The role will involve: Leading and managing civil engineering project teams...
AC
04 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Senior Civil Engineer
Aldwych Consulting Leeds, UK
Senior Civil Design Engineer Leeds Full-Time Permanent 45-60k DOE An exciting opportunity to join an established, employee-owned engineering consultancy with a strong UK presence and a reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable design solutions. This role sits within the civils team working closely around structures - delivering high-quality roads and drainage design solutions that support complex building and infrastructure projects across a diverse portfolio. The Role You will take a lead technical role in the design and delivery of: Highways design (S38/S278) Surface water and foul drainage strategies (S104/S106) External works and levels coordination Detailed drainage and road design packages aligned with structural schemes Technical approvals and stakeholder coordination You'll be working on varied projects across sectors including residential, commercial, education, healthcare and regeneration - offering real...
Aldwych Consulting
04 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Senior Civil Design Engineer
Aldwych Consulting London Borough of Southwark, London, UK
Senior Civil Design Engineer Location: Southwark, London Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 (DOE) + Benefits Type: Full-Time Permanent Senior Civil Design Engineer - Southwark A well-established civil engineering and transport planning consultancy based in Southwark is looking to appoint a Senior Civil Design Engineer to join their close-knit London team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key technical role , working across a range of residential and infrastructure projects , while maintaining a strong level of hands-on design involvement. The Opportunity You'll be joining a growing consultancy delivering tailored engineering solutions across sectors including: Residential development Infrastructure Transport planning Regeneration projects The business offers a collaborative and supportive environment , where engineers are given real responsibility, ownership of their work, and the opportunity to directly contribute to project and...
MH
02 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Senior Kerbside Management / Design Engineer
Marston Holdings London, UK
Project Centre is a leading design, engineering, and landscape architecture consultancy whose highly talented people are passionate about creating places that are attractive, innovative, sustainable, and safe. Our approach to integrated design produces award-winning results that have won international recognition, and we were named CIHT's Employer of the Year in 2021. Led by a forward-thinking management team, we work together in multi-disciplinary teams that provide services that are well thought out and sustainable. About the role We are looking for an experienced Senior Kerbside Management Consultant / Design Engineer to join our busy and growing Kerbside Management Team. You will work on a varied programme of on- and off-street parking projects, including Moving traffic enforcement for clients across the UK. You'll join a vibrant and experienced team with an impressive track record of delivering high-profile projects for clients inside and outside of London....
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Principal Drainage Engineer - Multiple Locations
Jacobs Tamworth, UK
Principal Drainage Engineer - Multiple Locations In this role, your expertise will directly shape some of the UK's most high-profile transportation programmes. By stepping into a Principal Engineer position, you'll influence the technical direction of major highway and rail schemes for clients such as National Highways, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, the Welsh Government, HS2 Ltd, national contractors, and local authorities. Your leadership will strengthen a team already recognised for excellence, helping expand our growing portfolio across the UK. As the technical discipline lead, you'll set the standard for drainage engineering on multi-disciplinary projects-guiding design quality, challenging assumptions, and driving innovative, sustainable solutions. Your knowledge of key drainage tools, DMRB or UK Rail Standards, SuDS design, and engagement with Lead Local Flood Authorities will directly shape project outcomes. You'll also play a pivotal role in developing others,...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Principal Engineer, Bridges & Structures - Glasgow
Jacobs Glasgow, UK
Principal Engineer, Bridges & Structures - Glasgow You know that great infrastructure is about more than calculations and drawings. It's about creating assets that improve how people move, connect and live. In this role, you'll help shape the future of Scotland's transport infrastructure by working directly alongside BEAR Scotland to develop safe, sustainable and technically robust bridge and structural solutions. Your expertise will influence critical decisions, helping extend asset life, improve resilience and deliver better outcomes for road users and communities. You'll be trusted to bring sound engineering judgement, challenge conventional thinking and identify smarter ways of working. Whether improving existing structures, solving complex design challenges or introducing more efficient digital approaches, your contribution will have a direct impact on project performance and client success. This is an opportunity to be part of a team where your ideas are valued,...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Principal Engineer, Bridges & Structures - Glasgow
Jacobs United Kingdom
Principal Engineer, Bridges & Structures - Glasgow You know that great infrastructure is about more than calculations and drawings. It's about creating assets that improve how people move, connect and live. In this role, you'll help shape the future of Scotland's transport infrastructure by working directly alongside BEAR Scotland to develop safe, sustainable and technically robust bridge and structural solutions. Your expertise will influence critical decisions, helping extend asset life, improve resilience and deliver better outcomes for road users and communities. You'll be trusted to bring sound engineering judgement, challenge conventional thinking and identify smarter ways of working. Whether improving existing structures, solving complex design challenges or introducing more efficient digital approaches, your contribution will have a direct impact on project performance and client success. This is an opportunity to be part of a team where your ideas are valued,...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Principal Drainage Engineer - Multiple Locations
Jacobs Leeds, UK
Principal Drainage Engineer - Multiple Locations In this role, your expertise will directly shape some of the UK's most high-profile transportation programmes. By stepping into a Principal Engineer position, you'll influence the technical direction of major highway and rail schemes for clients such as National Highways, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, the Welsh Government, HS2 Ltd, national contractors, and local authorities. Your leadership will strengthen a team already recognised for excellence, helping expand our growing portfolio across the UK. As the technical discipline lead, you'll set the standard for drainage engineering on multi-disciplinary projects-guiding design quality, challenging assumptions, and driving innovative, sustainable solutions. Your knowledge of key drainage tools, DMRB or UK Rail Standards, SuDS design, and engagement with Lead Local Flood Authorities will directly shape project outcomes. You'll also play a pivotal role in developing others,...
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