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Senior / Principal Highways Design Engineer - Infrastructure \n\nLocation: Gateshead\n Salary: £46,000 - £65,000 (DOE) + Benefits\n Type: Full-Time | Permanent\n\nSenior / Principal Highways Design Engineer - Gateshead\n\nAre you an experienced Highways Engineer ready to step into a more senior or principal role within a growing and well-established consultancy? \nAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior / Principal Highways Design Engineer to join a transport & infrastructure consultancy in Gateshead, working on a diverse range of projects across both the private and public sectors.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nThis consultancy operates across highways design, transport planning, drainage and environmental services, offering a genuinely integrated project approach. \nYou'll be joining a close-knit, collaborative team with a strong pipeline of work, where you'll have the opportunity to remain hands-on technically while also taking on greater responsibility in project delivery and team support.

\nProjects are wide-ranging and include:\n\nResidential and mixed-use developments\nCommercial and logistics schemes\nEducation and public sector projects\nUrban regeneration initiatives\nThis is a great opportunity for someone looking for a well-rounded role with real variety and long-term progression.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs a Senior / Principal Engineer, you'll play a key role in both technical delivery and project coordination. \nResponsibilities will include:\n\nLeading the design of roads, junctions, roundabouts and pavements\nOverseeing and reviewing highway design outputs\nSupporting project delivery from concept through to detailed design\nWorking closely with internal teams across transport planning and drainage\nProviding technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers\nLiaising with clients, local authorities and stakeholders\nSupporting the successful delivery of multiple projects\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nStrong experience in highways design, including: \nRoads and junctions\nRoundabouts\nPavement design\nExperience using AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D\nExperience working within a consultancy environment\nFor senior candidates: \nSome experience in drainage design is beneficial\nAbility to take ownership of project delivery and support junior staff\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills\n\nWhy Apply?\n\nOpportunity to work across a fully integrated consultancy environment\nVaried workload across multiple sectors and project types\nStrong pipeline of work and continued business growth\nClose-knit, supportive team culture\nOpportunity to stay hands-on while progressing into leadershipIf you are a Design Engineer looking to make a step up in your career, apply or contact Michael from Aldwych Consulting (phone number removed)\n\nAldwych Consulting values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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