Senior Highways Engineer
Birmingham/Manchester/London
£45,000 - £55,000
I’m currently working on behalf of a specialist transport planning consultancy that is looking to expand their team by bringing in a Senior Highways Engineer. The company offers transportation planning, highway infrastructure design, drainage engineering and flood risk assessment services.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced highways professional to play a key role in delivering development-led infrastructure projects within a highly collaborative environment. The consultancy operates primarily in the private sector, supporting a diverse client base including major developers, landowners, housebuilders, retailers and institutional organisations.
The Role
The successful candidate will contribute to the design and delivery of highway schemes across a varied project portfolio.
Responsibilities include:
• Applying DMRB, MfS1 & 2 and LTN 1/20 standards
• Preparing engineering drawings, calculations and reports
• Designing using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, AutoTrack and MicroDrainage
• Managing Section 278 & Section 38 agreements
• Coordinating utility diversions and stakeholder inputs
• Supporting risk assessments, road safety audits and optioneering
• Client liaison, project coordination and fee proposal preparation
The Candidate
• 5+ years’ experience in development-focused highway design
• Civil or Highway Engineering background
• Working towards or holding ICE/CIHT membership
• Strong technical capability with excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach with attention to detail
The Package
• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with seniority)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Private medical insurance & health cash plan
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance & critical illness cover
• Discretionary annual bonus
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please apply now or email