Principal Design Engineer - Highways
Bwb Consulting Ltd
Lead design and delivery of high‑impact highways projects from planning to completion.
3 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
City Of Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
350 Employees
Service Specialisms
Development Consent Orders
Education
Energy
Healthcare
Highways and bridges
Industrial and distribution
Rail
Strategic residential
Sector Specialisms
Building design and engineering
Environmental assessments
Ground engineering
Highway and bridge design
Mobility and transport planning
Placemaking
Project management
Rail design and engineering
Role
What you would be doing
decision-making
team collaboration
highway design
stakeholder management
mentoring
- Use your engineering judgement to tackle problems, make decisions, and keep projects moving.
- Collaborate across disciplines to bring multi-dimensional projects to life.
- Drive the design of public highways — geometry, drainage, pavements and more.
- Work with developers, contractors and local authorities — adapting to different client needs and building strong partnerships.
- Mentor and inspire graduates and engineers, shaping the next generation of talent.
What you bring
civil 3d
microdrainage
commercial awareness
client liaison
leadership
communication
- Confidence liaising with clients, consultants and project managers.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to negotiate, influence and grow relationships.
- Excellent communication skills — able to adapt your style to suit different audiences.
- Strong technical independence with Civil 3D and MicroDrainage (OpenRoads or PDS experience also welcome with a willingness to upskill).
- A visible, hands-on leadership style — willing to take responsibility for technical solutions while supporting and mentoring others.
- Flexibility & Wellbeing – Benefit from hybrid working, Core Hours, 25+ days holiday (with the option to buy more), and a genuine focus on wellbeing.
- Career Growth – Access fully funded development programmes, chartership support, and professional memberships to drive your progression.
- Competitive Salary & Benefits – Enjoy a market-leading package with 5% pension match, healthcare cash plan, and exclusive perks.
- High-Performance Culture – Work alongside a driven, innovative team where ideas are encouraged and success is celebrated.
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Company
Overview
- Founded with a vision to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions across multiple sectors.
- Provides comprehensive consulting services spanning engineering, design, environmental consultancy, and project management.
- Maintains a diverse portfolio, including residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects that reshape communities.
- Specialists in areas like transport planning, utilities, water resources, and energy, address complex challenges with expert solutions.
- Known for delivering high-impact projects with a focus on efficiency, sustainability, and practical design.
- Notable projects include large-scale infrastructure, urban regeneration, and smart city developments, driving significant local economic growth.
- A standout feature is its approach to cross-discipline collaboration, bringing together engineers, designers, and environmental specialists.
- Collaborative
- Curious
- Friendly
- Innovative
- Passionate
- Proactive
- Trustworthy
46% Emission Cut
Emissions Progress
Significant reduction in like-for-like emissions since 2019, demonstrating strong environmental progress.
30% Carbon per Head
Carbon Efficiency
Reduction in total carbon emissions per person, highlighting individual contributions to sustainability.
30% by 2025
Short-Term Goal
Ambitious near-term target for reducing emissions, aiming for a greener future.
- Net zero target by 2050
- Sustainable Design Strategy embedded in client work
- Triple‑bottom‑line impact assessment across Projects, People, Place and Planet
2024
Gender Pay Gap Report
The company has published its gender pay gap report for the year 2024, demonstrating transparency in addressing pay equity.
- Data-driven monitoring of equity, diversity and inclusivity trends
- Strive to reflect community diversity through representation targets
- Collaborative, respectful culture encouraging everyone “to be the best they can be”
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