Principal Engineer

National Highways have an excellent opportunity for multiple Principal Engineers to join our Pavement Team in the East region. As a Principal Engineer you will lead in the development and deliveryof a wide range of pavement renewal schemes, to ensure that the strategic road network (SRN) safely meets the requirements of our customers now and into the future. Throughout the planning and development stage of a project, you will manage the activities and resources involved inthe identification and development of early solutions for the pavement asset. The Principal Engineer will work closely with key stakeholders including project teams and third parties you will help coordinate works across the region, providing technical support and ensuringadherence to our defined asset class strategies, policies and standardsThis role can be based from either of our Bedford, Cambridge or Ipswich offices on a hybrid basis.You will be required to drive as part of your role and you will need to have no more than 3 points to be considered for this position and during employment.Please note that the role may also require work during unsociable hours.What youll be leading onEnsure the health and safety needs and wellbeing of customers and employees are fully considered and accounted for throughout the planning and delivery of each service activity.Provide support in the identification and management of asset studies and survey works, including prioritisation of needs to ensure assets remain in serviceable condition and meet the requirements of our standards.Conduct and lead the development of early solutions for renewals and/or improvements,including the compiling and checking of relevant documents, evidence and options for value management, considering new techniques, materials, buildability, and costs.Develop technical works briefs to enable procurement of external design resources and survey works.Supporting technical reviews and approvals for preliminary and detailed design solutions.To be successful youll needA Chartered or Incorporated Engineer and a member of a relevant professional Body or working towards with appropriate experience.Expert asset management knowledge (asset condition assessment,degradation modelling and risk management.)Strong knowledge of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) standards and their application on the highway network.Experience in highway infrastructure design, construction and delivery methods.Strong knowledge of CDM 2015A bit about usMaking sure our customers have safe and reliable journeys is at the heart of everything we do in Operations. We keep the roads open for business and play a key role in making sure the network we manage is fit for purpose today and for the future.Why you should join usAt National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this.Were proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.So, if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it then youll be a great fit for our organisation.A connected and sustainable working approach has been adopted across National Highways. For some roles, this means being able to work in a hybrid way spending up to 60% of time working from a remote location such as home.Please wait until the interview stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what is possible.Our benefits packageOur total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonusContributory pension scheme with employer contribution of up to 10%Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays)Flexible hours and an approach driven by connected and sustainable working which includes hybrid workingLife assurance of 4 times annual salaryHealth and wellbeing support, including anEmployee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccinesA cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travelSignificant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experienceAnd we areFamily friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilitiesMoney friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programmeCommunity friendly offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/yearIf you are successful, it is key to know all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment checks which include: Right to work check3 year employment history referencesDBS criminal record checkSocial media and adverse journalism checkDriving licence check (if applicable)Fit to work questionnaire (for all), followed by a medical check (if applicable)Qualifications and/or professional membership check (if applicable)And finallyWe reserve the right to close before the advertisement expires.JBRP1_UKTJ