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🥝 Principal Highways Engineer

AECOM | manchester, United-Kingdom | Posted May 27, 2026

Job Description

Principal Highways Engineer – Manchester, Newcastle, Chesterfield, St Albans

We are looking for an experienced Principal Highways Engineer with a strong background in drainage delivery for transportation engineering projects. The role is based in Manchester, Newcastle, Chesterfield and St Albans and involves leading the delivery of high profile projects across the UK and globally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical input, leadership and project management across highway engineering specialisms.
  • Report to Associate Directors and Directors and deliver individual or team design and written deliverables.
  • Deliver specified project outcomes on time, within budget and to required quality.
  • Take a lead role on projects, manage workload, technical management and oversight of a design team.
  • Prepare resource plans and delivery programmes.
  • Undertake Health and Safety duties, ensuring a safe and healthy wor...

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