Strata Consulting

Principal Highways Engineer

Our client is looking to appoint a talented highway design engineer to play a key role in their growing traffic and transportation business.

They are a multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering services across the UK within the construction, transportation, highways, and infrastructure sectors.


The role will primarily involve leading the development of preliminary designs (RIBA Stage 1-3 designs) supported by our clients existing team, providing technical expertise within the team, and contributing to the future growth of the business.


They specialise in developing active travel, public realm, traffic and transportation schemes and undertaking transport planning studies for public and private sector clients.

Often the team are involved in the early vision and masterplanning stages to help develop a strategy from which design projects can be based.


What's on offer



  • Private Healthcare

  • Training and Development

  • Clear progression path

  • Hybrid working

  • Sponsorship of Professional Membership

  • Eligibility for a performance related bonus


What you need to succeed



  • A good standard relevant degree, or a post graduate qualification in transport or a suitable level of professional experience to demonstrate capability.

    Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.

  • A good standard relevant degree, or a post graduate qualification in Civil Engineering or a suitable level of professional experience to demonstrate capability.

  • A good skill level and experience designing highways using AutoCAD, with experience in signal junction design desirable.

  • A working knowledge of industry guidance - TSRGD, Manual for Streets, LTNs etc.

  • A good level of professional work experience with Highway Authorities, with London experience highly desirable.

  • Project management.

  • Stakeholder/public engagement

  • Ability to lead others and mentor junior team members.

  • Collaboration with consultancies from other disciplines (e.g.

    urban design)

  • Experience with other software packages such as: MS Office, GIS, Adobe Suite, Traffic sign design packages, Vehicle tracking and SketchUp.


  • Rate: £56000 - £66000 per annum
  • Location: City of London, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Recruiter: Strata Consulting
  • Contact: Molly Champion-Pinchin
  • Tel: +44(0)1242 244 767
  • Email: to view click here
  • Posted: 2024-08-21 08:58:40 -

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