Principal Engineer (Highways and drainage)

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.

Exciting Projects

• Midland Metro Alliance – Circa. £1bn programme of works designing and supporting
  
  

construction for West Midlands Combined Authority

• National Highways Technical Assurance Framework – Assessment of early-stage feasibility for
  
  

schemes up to £100m

• Ashfield District Council Walking & Cycling – Design partner for walking and cycling network
  
  

enhancements

• Eastern Green Interchange – Construction support for a Home’s England scheme for 2,500
  
  

homes.

• Sheffield Transforming Cities Fund – Urban regeneration scheme with outlook to improve
  
  

cycling and walking infrastructure in the heart of the city centre.

About The Role

You will be joining a hardworking and successful team specialising in the delivery of a wide range of

multi-disciplinary highway infrastructure projects for public and private sector clients across the UK. The

work covers all aspects of design and management from inception through to detailed design and

construction support.

This senior role will play a key part in shaping and delivering innovative, sustainable, and future-ready

transport solutions across

the region and beyond, contributing to all types of highways schemes from

feasibility through to implementation.

You will be required to aid in the successful delivery of a wide range of projects both within the Midlands

and Nationally and aid in shaping the team development to deliver the key strategic goals of the

Transport Infrastructure capability and wider Pell Frischmann business. The team work collaboratively

across the UK and as a result we would be flexible with your office location.

You will have the opportunity to be working on many key projects in the Transport Infrastructure sector.

These include projects such as Sheffield City Centre improvements, the Midlands Metro or as part of

several major frameworks including Birmingham City Council, Thurrock, Ealing & Hampshire. We are

frequently involved in projects that improve transport links and regenerate regions thereby providing new

opportunities for residents and businesses.

Joining Pell Frischmann will also see you be part of an expert, multidisciplinary team where you will be

supported in your development and you will support the development of others in your set discipline to

enhance your future progression aligning to your individual skills and personal aspirations. This could

Include Professional Qualifications, Technical Excellence Or Management And Leadership.

Main duties

• Lead the technical contribution to projects, whilst contributing to business development.
• Perform a variety of complex technical, professional and financial activities.
• Liaise with others advising on professional matters in connection with individual projects or project
  
  

portfolios.

• Develop long-term client relationships and secures new and repeat work.
• Manage medium projects or several small projects with complex features.

Fully understand the scope of projects and ensure all additional works above and beyond the

contracted scope are documented as appropriate with the Client (for sign off and approval).

• Act as technical lead for your area of expertise while supporting the development of the team.
  
  

Key Requirements

Essential

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Further degree (MSc/MEng) Preferred
• Appropriate professional qualification (IEng,
  
  

Experience

CEng or equivalent) Preferred

Essential

• Leading Civil Engineering design for
  
  

projects

• Detailed design knowledge of
  
  

technical highways design and

processes

• Commercial management
• Team or staff leadership role
• Client interface
• Business Development
  
  

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and
  
  

professionally with all levels of staff

and clients, both written and spoken.

• Good written English for reports.
• Strong numeracy, analytical and
  
  

report writing skills with attention to

detail.

• Ability to work to deadlines both
  
  

within teams and autonomously.

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 [email protected].

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.