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About Pell Frischmann:

Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.

Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.

Senior / Principal Highways Engineer

Appointment Type

Permanent

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Specialism

Highways Engineering

Hours

37.5

Location

Wakefield

Working Practice

Hybrid

Job Reference

10809

Main Purpose of the Job

Based in our modern offices located above the Trinity Walk Shopping Centre in central Wakefield you will be part of a hardworking and growing team of Transport & Infrastructure Engineers/Consultants. The office is less than a 10 minute walk to Wakefield Westgate (services to Leeds, York, Sheffield) and Wakefield Kirkgate (services to Castleford, Leeds, Barnsley, Huddersfield & Manchester). The office is located directly opposite Wakefield bus station and access to parking is plentiful. There is opportunity to apply for free parking (lottery held every 6 months for all staff)

About the Role
As a Senior or Principal Highways Engineer within our Wakefield Transport Infrastructure team, you will support or lead the delivery of a wide range of highways and infrastructure projects across the region and country. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients, and contribute to high‑quality engineering solutions.

Main Purpose of the Job
You will work with colleagues across our regional and national offices, helping drive successful project delivery. Projects include local authority frameworks, active travel schemes, Section 278/38 works, drainage design, and technical assurance.

Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Implement project requirements in line with client specifications and industry standards
- Lead or contribute to the design and delivery of highways schemes
- Liaise with clients, third parties, and wider project teams
- Mentor junior staff and support team development
- Produce and check technical reports, drawings, and specification

-Supervise site‑based activities where required

	Essential	Preferred
Qualifications	BEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)	MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
Experience	Significant experience post-graduation in highway design or civil infrastructure, construction, and site supervision Professional engineering qualification with IHT or ICE Experience in managing project workloads, and ensuring compliance with briefs and financial constraints Knowledge, experience and ability for the implementation of highway design standards, construction practices, and relevant legislation on projects. Alignments & junction 3D modelling (DMRB, in Civils 3D or similar software) Drainage Pavement Road Restraint Systems Road Signs and Markings to TSRGD & Traffic Signs Manual Active Travel Development of Highways Specifications inc. MCHW Demonstrate a good understanding of Health and Safety including CDM responsibilities. Managing other disciplines to deliver projects Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Experience mentoring and developing less experienced staff, and the ability to build effective working relationships. Use of Common Data Environments & BIM levels & strategy Utility coordination and clash detection	Site Experience Understanding of commercial management and business focus.
Skills	The ability to work under pressure, with good organisational skills and the ability to plan, organise and manage a complex workload, with shifting deadlines to meet specific targets Experience of working in a complex design and project/programme management environment, ideally in infrastructure or a related field and evidence of delivering sustainable results in a large organisation Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and deliver outcomes-focused solutions to complex situations. Ability to design highway engineering solutions, analyse complex information, and use relevant software for modelling and analysis. Development of Highways Specifications Civils 3D (or Similar) & AutoCAD / Technical Drawing skills Experience of drainage design and use of analytical modelling tools Clear, confident, and enthusiastic communication skills, both written and oral, to explain complex data to non-specialist audiences and stakeholders. A commitment to continuous professional development and embodying organisational values and behaviours.

Why Pell Frischmann?

We are one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate.

We'll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We're happy to talk about flexible working, including hybrid working, and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.

In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits you can find on the link below!

Pell Frischmann Benefits

To apply for this role, please click “Apply for this job” below to complete our short application form and upload a copy of your CV. Please remove any personal details such as your home address and date of birth from your CV.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact us at recruitment@pellfrischmann.com.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a diversity monitoring form. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects at all grades the diverse communities that we serve. By completing this form, you will help us to monitor and analyse diversity information so that we can ensure that our recruitment processes are fair and identify opportunities to improve them. Any information provided on this form will be treated as strictly confidential and will not be seen by those involved in the selection process.

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