Design Engineer
Location: Gateshead, office‑based, commutable from:
£45,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + Private Medical & Dental Insurance + 20 Days Holiday (rising to 25) + Pension + Profit Sharing + Free Parking + Cycle to Work Scheme + Sociable Team Culture
A great opportunity for a sign Engineer to join a close‑knit, progressive consultancy specialising in highways and residential infrastructure. If you value quality, precision, and a supportive team, this could be the next step in your career.
Do you have design experience working on highways or drainage projects? Are you seeking a company where your work matters and your development is encouraged?
This consultancy is respected in the transport and infrastructure sector, delivering design solutions across residential, educational, healthcare, sporting, environmental, and mixed‑use projects. The team offers hands‑on mentorship, access to external training, and two appraisals per year with clear career progression. They also run regular office socials and company meet‑ups, creating a supportive and sociable workplace.
In this role, you'll lead the delivery of highway designs to programme, budget and technical standards. You'll manage team resources, collaborate across offices, and ensure designs meet Authority and Statutory requirements. You'll review and approve technical outputs, ensure compliance with DMRB, MCHW and CDM, and drive innovation, quality and continuous improvement within the team.
The Role
* Deliver highway designs to programme, budget and technical standards, incorporating authority and statutory requirements.
* Manage team resources and support cross‑office collaboration to meet project priorities.
* Review, approve and provide feedback on design outputs in line with DMRB/MCHW and local guidance.
* Promote innovation, ensure CDM and Health & Safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement within the team.
The Person
* Expertise in highway design, drainage design, and use of relevant software.
* Background in consultancy or civil engineering environment.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to precision.
* Keen to build a long‑term career with structured progression.
Reference Number: BBBH
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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