Principal Highways Engineer

1w1 week ago

Arcadis

Sydney, AU · Full-time · A$220,000 – A$280,000

About this role

As an Arcadian, help deliver world leading sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. Join our global business of 36,000 people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Play an important role in solving complex challenges with curious minds.

Due to exciting growth in our Sydney office, join as a Principal Highways Engineer in the core Civil Infrastructure business unit. Lead civil engineering design and delivery on diverse small to large scale multi-disciplinary projects in the NSW Team. Play a key part in project success.

Liaise and represent Arcadis with key clients and contractors while providing technical leadership on projects. Take responsibility for civil and highways design aspects including road alignment, earthworks, and construction staging. Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure design integrity and client expectations.

Supervise junior engineers, road designers, and CAD Technicians, guiding their professional development. Build enduring client relationships and promote technical and commercial risk awareness. Pioneer a skill-based approach to harness unique expertise and create a lasting legacy together.

Requirements

Collaborative approach and appreciation of the value of teamwork
Strong client focus
Passion for continuous improvement, quality and improving service for clients
Extensive design experience (>10 years) delivering transport and civil infrastructure projects
Relevant engineering degree with Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation
Demonstrated technical and commercial acumen with proven experience managing and delivering design solutions
Proven ability to lead, with good influencing, motivation and delegation skills
Sound knowledge and experience working with local design standards including Austroads Guide to Road Design and specifications

Responsibilities

Liaison, interface and represent Arcadis with key clients and contractors
Provide technical leadership for selected projects, managing resource allocation and collaborating with design disciplines
Take technical responsibility for all aspects of civil and highways design including road alignment, road furniture, signs & lines, earthworks, construction staging, and constructability
Understand client businesses to build effective relationships and industry credibility
Provide direction to the project team, promoting awareness of technical and commercial risks, mitigation, and best value design
Supervise and assess junior engineers, road designers and CAD Technicians, guiding project delivery and professional development

Benefits

Pioneering a skill-based approach to harness unique experience and expertise
Do meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet
Empowered to be your best with everyone's contribution mattering
Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging