Manchester Hybrid Working£60,000 - £70,000 DOEJoin an established, employee-owned engineering consultancy of more than 800 professionals, operating across the UK and internationally, with a strong track record delivering complex transport and infrastructure projects.This is an opportunity to step into a senior technical role within a growing Manchester team, where you'll help shape highways and transport solutions that make a real difference to communities, from local authority improvements to large-scale national infrastructure schemes and developments.The RoleAs an Associate Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of highways and transport infrastructure projects. You'll be trusted to lead commissions from early feasibility through detailed design and construction support, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and acting as a key point of contact for clients.Alongside project delivery, you'll play an important role in mentoring engineers, supporting team development, and contributing to the continued growth of the regional business.Leading the design and successful delivery of highways and transport infrastructure projectsManaging feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed designs, and technical reportingProviding project management input, including programme, budget, and resource controlActing as a primary client interface, building strong and lasting relationshipsEnsuring designs comply with DMRB, Manual for Streets and relevant local authority standardsSupporting bid preparation, proposals, and client presentationsMentoring and developing junior engineers and techniciansWorking collaboratively with drainage, structures, planning, and environmental specialistsWhat's on offer?A competitive salary in the £60,000 - £70,000 rangeHybrid & flexible working, across a 37.5 hour week25 days annual leave, with the ability to buy, sell, or carry over days. Your new company use the profits generated to reinvest back into the business, and into environmental causesA family-frienfly approach to flexiblity, and office cultureWhat We're Looking ForDegree qualified in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline)Chartered Engineer (CEng)Strong experience delivering highways and/or transport infrastructure projectsProven capability leading project teams and managing technical outputsExperience contributing to bidsWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk