JOB TYPE:

Permanent / Full-Time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Civil
Salary: Competitive Salary
TRL, a global leader in transport innovation, is seeking a Principal Consultant to drive the end-to-end delivery of high-value asset management projects across the highways and infrastructure sector.
Are you a proven project leader with a passion for delivering complex infrastructure solutions that make a measurable impact? The successful candidate will bring a track record of hands-on delivery of turning strategy into action, with a strong project delivery mindset, technical depth, and the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within scope.
The successful candidate can be based UK wide with some travel expected. Flexible working options for full or part-time employment is available.

• Own the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring outputs meet agreed scope, quality, and deadlines.
• Translate asset strategies into robust delivery plans, actionable workstreams, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead development of technical outputs (e.g. maintenance strategies, condition frameworks, investment plans).
• Apply structured programme and risk management to keep delivery on track.
• Provide line management and mentorship to consultants, supporting their development and ensuring high performance across project teams.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 55000, PAS 55, and other sector-specific standards.
• Lead client engagement, technical workshops, and governance reporting with a delivery-first mindset.
• Provide quality assurance across deliverables and continuously seek ways to improve delivery performance.