Principal Design Engineer

Bennett and Game are currently working with a leading consultancy who take pride in offering a fully integrated approach to Transport Planning and Highways Design. With established offices in Gateshead and Fleet, they are expanding to Birmingham, strengthening their ability to serve public and private sector clients, including major UK developers. Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Highways Design Engineer to join our Birmingham team. In this role, you will manage the design process for various projects, ensuring timely, high-quality designs that meet budgetary and client needs. If you are seeking a new challenge in a dynamic environment that values creativity and progression, we invite you to join our growing team. Benefits: Competitive salary (DOE) Profit Share and on-the-spot bonuses Healthcare cash plan (including dental and optical) Flexible working initiatives Paid professional membership Subsidised social activities Salary sacrifice car scheme, and more!Key Responsibilities: Deliver designs within programme and budget. Manage resources and ensure efficient task allocation. Oversee project budgets, ensuring financial accountability. Serve as the main contact for clients and stakeholders. Ensure designs comply with MCHW, DMRB, and relevant guidelines. Check and authorise design information and reports. Collaborate with Milestone's Senior Management on projects across offices. Encourage innovation and continuous improvement within the team. Adhere to Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations.Essential Requirements: Strong management skills and ability to oversee a varied workload. Solid technical skills and experience in highway design environments. Proven project management of highway projects. Experience mentoring and supervising design staff. Working knowledge of DMRB, Civils 3D, and MicroDrainage software. Experience developing highway contracts and dealing with technical issues at a senior level. Chartered Engineer status (preferred). UK driving licence.Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer