Principal Civil / Highway Engineer

RPS are currently seeking an experienced Principal Civil / Highway Engineer to join our progressive business and service our clients. This role will be within the infrastructure team which could include Aviation or Highway based projects.

Join our industry-leading team, we offer a wealth of in-house expertise across a variety of different sectors, with a focus on Aviation and/or the Highways sector.

About The Design Business:

RPS Design Division delivers projects across multiple, niche sectors which include Aviation, Highways, Civils, Structures, Architecture and more as we strive to achieve the right balance between form and function when faced with competing priorities around sustainability, materiality, cost and constructability. Digitalisation is at the core of our delivery model allowing our clients and their stakeholders to really experience our designs right from project concept stage and through drawing on expertise spanning decades, industries and disciplines, we assist clients to harmonise design drivers through inspired engineering, architecture and development services.

What you'll be doing:

This is an exciting role for an individual looking to progress their career as a Principal Civil/ Highway Engineer within our industry leading team where we have an excellent reputation, offering a wealth of expertise in all sectors of infrastructure.

Duties include:
Discipline lead for the production of 3D models using Civil 3D modelling software
Production of drawings from the 3D model
As the project lead, efficiently coordinate the production of detailed drawing and specification output applying expert technical knowledge in line with relevant legislation and industry standards
Perform project and drawing / model reviews to ensure technical requirements are achieved
Perform review of design calculations & basis of design assumptions relevant to role
Technical and design point of reference for the team
Technical specification and accurate report writing
High quality of design output working efficiently and overseeing the quality of technical / design output of junior colleagues
Review and comment upon consultants' and contractors' design proposals relevant to role
Ensuring team compliance with BIM protocols and office drawing standards, attend, and contribute to project and technical meetings with colleagues
Supporting the Director with preparation of tender/ bid documents, scope of service and fee proposal activity
Attend and contribute to project and client meetings and site inspections

To be successful in this role you will ideally be Chartered or Incorporated with relevant professional body or Relevant degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent Level 6 qualification., Be proficient in creating Civil 3D models and extracting sections and quantities from the model
Preferably experienced within the Aviation and/or the Highways sector and knowledge of industry design guides
Be experienced in the application of relevant design software
Demonstrate technical knowledge of relevant legislation and standards
Be experienced within modelling
Show commercial awareness and project management skills
Be experienced in line management and project management
What's in it for you?, Disability Confident
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We're an accredited training provider - from entry level to master's degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you'll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You'll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we're happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you're not a number, you're part of the solution.

What happens next?

If this opportunity suits your career journey, we'd love to hear from you. All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond to you within three working days.

If you'd like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Parv Sandhu at RPS.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company:

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world's most complex problems.