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Principal Highways Maintenance Engineer, London

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Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job summary

Our client, a leading organisation in the highways and transportation sector, is currently seeking a Principal Highways Engineer (Highway Maintenance) to join their team.

Key skills required for this role

Important

Highways Maintenance Engineering experience

This permanent role is pivotal in the development and strategic management of the Council's highway assets, ensuring the safety and improvement of the highways network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking a lead role in the planned and responsive maintenance of footways, drainage, and carriageways
• Managing projects funded through new developments, such as section 106 and section 278 agreements
• Overseeing externally funded highway works and regeneration streetscape projects
• Providing specialist technical overview and design of highway works programmes
• Commissioning and managing professional design services and highway works contracts
• Ensuring effective performance management and strategic leadership within the team
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including Transport for London, GLA, and developers
• Preparing reports on complex issues for senior management and council committees

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in highway engineering and maintenance
• Strong knowledge of highway, transport, and safety legislation
• Technical expertise in highway engineering principles and methodologies
• Proficiency in project and contract management
• Experience in the use of IT, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation packages
• Exceptional report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with external organisations and stakeholders
• Relevant qualification in engineering or a related field
• Opportunity to play a strategic leadership role in the enhancement of the highways network
• Engagement in a variety of interesting and challenging projects
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Comprehensive employee benefits package
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