Chartered Civil Engineer - Highway Specialist

Position: Chartered Civil Engineer - Highway Specialist (Permanent)
Principal Highway Engineer (Chartered Civil Engineer)- Highway Condition Specialist

Bristol - (Hybrid or Remote for the right candidate)

A leading international highways consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Highway Engineer with specialist expertise in highway condition assessment to join their growing team. This is a senior technical and commercial role with the scope to shape major programmes of work across the UK and overseas.

About the Role

You'll play a pivotal part in delivering high‑impact projects for public and private sector clients, using survey data to inform policy, investment decisions, and bespoke consultancy commissions. This is a leadership position with responsibility for both project delivery and team development.

Key elements of the role include:

Leading and managing a team to deliver high‑quality technical solutions
Interpreting road condition survey data, including skid resistance analysis
Ensuring compliance with relevant standards and client expectations
Providing guidance and oversight to colleagues in similar technical roles
Taking full commercial ownership of your project portfolio, including budgeting and cost control
Acting as a key liaison with clients and suppliers, attending progress meetings and responding to queries
Supporting business development through bid preparation and client engagement
Promoting the highest standards of health, safety, and welfare
Playing a technical and managerial leadership role in the organisation's operations in New Zealand This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on both UK and international projects, with meaningful autonomy and visibility across the business.

About You

Essential qualifications and experience:

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (ICE or equivalent), registered with the Engineering Council
Minimum 10 years' post‑qualification experience in highway engineering
Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/MEng) or related discipline
Strong background in road condition surveying and data interpretation
Detailed knowledge of skid resistance principles
Experience using asset management software (training provided for the organisation's bespoke system)
Excellent presentation and communication skills, with confidence engaging UK and international clients
Flexible, adaptable, and able to manage varied project demands
Competent user of Microsoft Office applications

Desirable:

Proven managerial or team‑leadership experience

Additional Information

Travel to New Zealand required for approximately 4-6 weeks per year, typically across 2-3 trips
First international trip expected in October 2026
Occasional UK travel for events and client meetings

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
Pension scheme
25 days' holiday + bank holidays
Cycle‑to‑work scheme
Supportive, collaborative environment with international exposure

This role is recruited for by ACS Performance