Principal Operational Highway Engineer

Principal Operational Highway Engineer

Our client in the North East is seeking an experienced Principal Highways Engineer to lead the operational delivery of highways maintenance and civil engineering services. This position plays a key role in managing day-to-day operational activity, ensuring highway networks are safely maintained, efficiently managed, and delivered to industry best practice.

You will oversee maintenance programmes, manage budgets, coordinate inspections, support service improvements, and act as a senior point of contact across technical operations. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and other stakeholders to ensure a consistent, high-quality approach to service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of highways and civil engineering maintenance activities.
• Develop, manage, and implement planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Over...