Principal Engineer

A client within the Public Sector based in West Yorkshire is currently recruiting for a Principal Engineer to join their Street Scene Service or Strategic Investment & Regeneration team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority in a highways, transportation, or civil engineering environment.

The key purpose of the role is to manage teams delivering a variety of highway, transportation, and seasonal-related projects, ensuring schemes are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget. You will be responsible for procurement, planning, feasibility, and financial and resource management of projects ranging from minor works packages to large-scale, multi-agency transportation schemes.

• Managing the delivery of a wide range of engineering projects on and adjacent to the highway, including financial accounts.
• Implementing value-for-money and innovative solutions to meet technical and project requirements.
• Leading and managing site-based teams across planned, reactive, drainage, and street lighting works, including evening, night, and flexible working models.
• Attending progress meetings, public consultations, and meetings with local Councillors.
• Motivating and developing junior staff to achieve high standards of performance and safety.

• Degree or Master’s in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or proven ability at that level.
• In-depth experience of highway and structural project delivery, including Health & Safety, CDM, risk management, IEE regulations, and BS7671.
• Experience of managing staff, including performance, absence, and HR-related issues.

• Competence with Microsoft Office, GIS mapping systems, and an understanding of AutoCAD.
• Experience delivering projects in a local authority environment, including consultation and negotiation with Councils, statutory undertakers, and other organisations.
• Ability to respond effectively to adverse weather conditions and flexible seasonal working hours.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £30 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £23 per hour PAYE).

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed) to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.

• Job Title:
  
  Principal Engineer
• Company:
  Service Care Solutions
• Location:
  
  Leeds, West Yorkshire
• Posted:
  Mar 3rd 2026
• Closes:
  Apr 3rd 2026
• Sector:
  Construction
• Contract:
  
  Contract
• Hours:
  
  Full Time