Principal Highways Engineer
Balfour Beatty Plc
Lead highways design for power transmission projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and mentorship.
22 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
26,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Support services
Infrastructure investments
Project management
Engineering
Asset operation and maintenance
Infrastructure financing
Rail construction
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Off-site solutions
Pipe fabrication and installation
Infrastructure Investments
Construction Services
Support Services
Civil engineering
Building
Role
What you would be doing
design compliance
design checks
highway design
qa review
stakeholder liaison
tender management
- Ensure all designs comply with DMRB, local authority standards, and relevant codes of practice.
- Undertake check function for design calculations performed by other engineering colleagues.
- To identify competent designers and contractors for installation of each type of civil / temporary works, and to coordinate and supervise their work
- Assist in the management of the tender process, understand and interpret scope of works, provide advice and opinion
- Assist in determining team objectives, strategy and requirements.
- Manage stakeholder engagement, including liaison with local authorities, clients, and third-party asset owners.
- Develop and review highway alignment, junction design, access road layouts, drainage, and associated civil infrastructure.
- Develop and implement policies, processes and procedures to support the continual improvement of the team.
- Lead the highways and access design aspects of civil works for PT&D projects, including substations, overhead lines, and cable routes.
- Undertake technical quality assurance reviews and provide design approval as required / permitted by the Chief Engineer.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
- Maintain compliance of CDM regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of designs output by the team
- Drive a Safety by Design approach at all times.
- Ensure that Procedures and Manuals provided for compliance with the appropriate Quality Assurance Standards are applied.
- Support colleagues in managing the output and delivery of suitable design drawings.
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to engineers, designers, and graduates within the civil team.
- Support in the advancement of the engineering design delivery for the team with particular focus on upskilling and use of software. Contribute to the development and updating of the design aids and computer programmes and assist in the analysis of new design concepts.
What you bring
dmrb
civil 3d
chartered engineer
highways design
team leadership
stakeholder mgmt
- Strong working knowledge of DMRB, Manual for Streets, and other relevant design standards.
- Proven experience in highways design, ideally within the energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
- Demonstrable experience leading design teams and delivering highways projects from feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) with membership of ICE or CIHT (or working towards).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience using relevant design software (e.g., Civil 3D, MX, AutoCAD, MicroDrainage).
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
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Company
Overview
1909
Year Founded
The company was established in 1909, marking the beginning of its infrastructure legacy.
£10 billion
Annual Revenues
The company generated around £10 billion in revenue during the 2024 financial year.
FTSE 250
Stock Exchange Ranking
The company is listed among the top 250 firms on the FTSE Stock Exchange.
- It finances, designs, constructs and maintains roads, rail, energy plants, water systems, buildings and communities.
- Active across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Canada, it's known for ventures like HS2, Crossrail and major highway upgrades.
- Known for innovation, it uses digital tools, off-site manufacturing and automated plant to enhance safety and efficiency.
- An unusual highlight: it pioneered the Automated Cone Laying Machine, boosting roadworker safety on live highways.
- They focus on creating customer value and driving continuous improvement.
- They are distinguished by their highly skilled colleagues and partners.
- They deliver on their promises and prioritize doing the right thing.
- They prioritize personal safety above all else.
- They act responsibly to protect and enhance the planet and society.
- They foster a culture of positive communication.
- They collaborate tirelessly with their team and partners.
- They encourage growth and development continuously.
- They are committed to making a meaningful impact.
- They value every individual and their contributions.
Net Zero by 2045 & 2050
Emissions Reduction Targets
Aiming to achieve net zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2045 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050.
50% Emissions Cut by 2030
Carbon Reduction Goal
Joined the UN Race to Zero, committing to halve 2020 carbon emissions by 2030.
40% Waste Reduction
UK Waste Intensity Target
Achieved a 40% reduction in UK waste intensity in 2023.
£3B Social Value by 2025
Community Investment Goal
Aiming to create £3 billion of UK social value by 2025, accelerated from the original 2030 target.
- Over 300 people trained in Carbon Literacy by December 2023; 75% of UK highways procurement team completed Carbon Conscious Procurement training
- Joined the UN Race to Zero – achieving net zero by 2050
- Joined Cement 2 Zero trial to develop zero-emission cement, backed by £6.5 million government funding
- First construction company to secure Scottish Government funding to retrofit fleet to dual-fuel, aiming for ~40% carbon reduction per vehicle
60% by 2030
Minority Ethnic & Black Representation
Target to increase representation of Minority Ethnic and Black colleagues in the UK workforce by 60% from the 2021 baseline.
50% by 2030
Female Colleagues
Target to increase representation of female colleagues in the UK workforce by 50% from the 2021 baseline.
- Board‑level sponsorship for equality, diversity & inclusion by Group CEO Leo Quinn
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