Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer

As a Principal Engineer within our newly established Feasibility and Detailed Design Team, you will play a leading role in the development and delivery of highway and transportation schemes that support the growth and connectivity of Cheshire West and Chester. You will be responsible for identifying, planning, designing and delivering innovative infrastructure solutions, working collaboratively with internal teams, stakeholders and contractors from concept and feasibility through to construction and completion. The role combines technical leadership, project delivery, stakeholder engagement and team development, ensuring schemes are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with legislative, contractual and quality requirements.

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Principal Engineer - Highways Design & Development

We are seeking experienced and motivated Principal Engineers to join our newly established Feasibility and Detailed Design Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the development and delivery of high-profile highway and transportation projects that will shape the future of our communities.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be involved in projects from the earliest stages of concept development and feasibility through to detailed design and construction. You will collaborate closely with transportation planners, project managers, contractors, stakeholders, and other technical specialists to deliver innovative and sustainable highway solutions.

Our programme of work includes active travel schemes, highway improvement projects, and a range of initiatives that support wider transport, connectivity, and infrastructure objectives.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the development and design of highway and transportation schemes.
• Managing projects through feasibility, preliminary and detailed design stages.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.
• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to develop practical and innovative solutions.
• Supporting the successful delivery of projects through to construction and completion.

Why join us?

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Shape and influence the future delivery of major highway and transportation projects.
• Work on a diverse portfolio of schemes that deliver tangible benefits for communities.
• Contribute to innovative, sustainable, and customer-focused transport solutions.
• Develop your leadership, technical, and project delivery experience within a supportive environment.

About you

You will have a strong technical background in highway design and engineering, together with experience of developing and delivering infrastructure projects. You will be a collaborative and proactive professional with a passion for delivering high-quality outcomes and improving transport networks.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and help deliver the next generation of highway and transportation schemes, we would welcome your application.

Want to find out more?

We understand that moving into a new role is an important decision. If you would like an informal discussion about the opportunity, the team, or the projects you could be involved in, please contact Stephen Pinnington, Contract and Programme Manager, by email at stephen.pinnington@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or by telephone on 01244 972285.

We welcome conversations with prospective applicants who would like to learn more about how this exciting new team will help shape the future delivery of highway and transportation schemes across Cheshire West and Chester.

To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk

Candidates may use AI tools to support proofreading, editing and presentation. However, all application materials should represent the candidate's own experience, perspectives and thinking. We are seeking original and authentic responses, and applicants should ensure that any submission reflects their own analysis, judgement and vision for the role. No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.

Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £13.45 per hour for all contracted hours.

For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.

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