Location
London (West) with opportunities to work within a Hertfordshire-focused team.

Hours
Full Time - hours to be agreed

Salary
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

About the Role
Lead the delivery of highways solutions that shape sustainable communities by joining Tetra Tech at the forefront of a landmark partnership with Hertfordshire County Council. As a Senior or Principal Engineer within the Development Management Implementation (DMI) team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering highways and transport services under Tetra Tech’s long-term Professional Services Contract. Operating within a collaborative “One Service” model, you will lead technical delivery, provide expert advice on development proposals, and support the management of a multidisciplinary team. This role combines leadership, project delivery, and technical oversight to ensure schemes meet required standards while supporting sustainable development across the region.

Your Impact
You will influence how developments are planned, designed, and delivered by providing robust technical guidance and leadership. Acting as a key interface between stakeholders, developers, and delivery partners, you will ensure high-quality, compliant, and efficient highway solutions. Your contribution will enhance service delivery, strengthen team capability, and support the successful delivery of infrastructure that benefits local communities.

About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We offer a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We foster a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. Supporting public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects, we deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients’ most complex problems. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements, including adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or physical workspace.

Experience
- Extensive experience in highway design, including Section 278 and Section 38 agreements
- Strong understanding of development-led infrastructure and adoption processes
- Proven ability to manage projects including work programming, budgeting, and cost control
- Experience overseeing scheme delivery from design through to construction and completion
- Skilled in reviewing developer submissions such as specifications, method statements, and traffic management proposals
- Experience undertaking road safety audits and ensuring compliance with relevant standards
- Ability to provide clear, professional advice to developers and stakeholders, including pre-application support
- Experience reviewing Transport Assessments and planning-related documentation

About you
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills with experience leading or supporting teams
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage across multidisciplinary environments
- Motivated to foster technical development and support team capability
- Committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable transport solutions

Qualifications
- Degree or Masters in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, or a related discipline
- Significant relevant experience in highways or transport planning is essential
- Professional accreditation such as MICE or CIHT is desirable