Senior Highways Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead and deliver highway design projects across the UK with a prominent highways consultancy. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to translate transport needs into robust design and reports, guiding stakeholders and junior engineers while managing delivery to scope and budget.

The position blends technical excellence with client-facing activities such as bid support and presentations, offering growth through professional development. You will be part of a collaborative, career-oriented environment shaping critical infrastructure in London, Manchester, and Oxford.

Pay / Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position
• Career progression opportunities
• Professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

Responsibilities

• Lead highway design projects from feasibility to detailed design
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver infrastructure solutions
• Produce high-quality technical reports and documentation
• Provide guidance on transport planning and highway design
• Engage with stakeholders to meet project requirements
• Oversee delivery within time and budget
• Mentor junior engineers and consultants
• Contribute to business development, including bid preparation and client presentations

Key requirements

• Significant experience in highway engineering and infrastructure design
• Strong understanding of transport and highway design principles
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards Chartered status (preferred)
• communication
• interpersonal skills
• problem-solving
• analytical abilities
• industry-standard design software
• transport planning knowledge

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