Highways Engineer – Northamptonshire (Full-Time, Permanent) Location: Daventry / Northampton area Sector: Highways & Infrastructure Engineering Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Are you a Highways Engineer looking to join a dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy? This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of civil and infrastructure projects — from residential developments and schools to major commercial schemes worth millions. You’ll join a skilled team of Engineers, Technicians, and Senior Engineers delivering high-quality design solutions for local and national clients. The Role: As a Highways Engineer, you’ll take an active role in the design and coordination of roads, drainage, and other civil infrastructure for new developments. You’ll work across all project stages — from concept to detailed design — while collaborating closely with internal teams, clients, and contractors to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and produce detailed designs, drawings, and calculations for highways and drainage schemes * Prepare design reports, technical assessments, and documentation to relevant standards * Liaise with clients, local authorities, and other project stakeholders * Undertake site visits and surveys to collect data and monitor construction progress * Contribute to project planning and management to ensure work is delivered on time and to specification * Support quality assurance processes and compliance with relevant health and safety standards * Participate in internal and external professional development training About You: * Experience in highway or civil infrastructure design * Competent user of AutoCAD and other recognised design software (Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, PDS etc.) * Full UK driving licence * Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure * Self-motivated with strong organisational and communication skills * Confident working both independently and as part of a team * Understanding of relevant design codes and standards (highways, drainage, flood risk, utilities) * Knowledge of CDM Regulations and health and safety in design Software Exposure: You’ll have the opportunity to work with: * AutoCAD (including Vehicle Tracking) * Civil 3D for 3D road and ground modelling * MicroDrainage for drainage system design * PDS for road layout, markings, and traffic design What’s in it for you: * Varied workload across residential, education, and commercial sectors * Excellent career development and training opportunities * Supportive and collaborative team environment * Exposure to both local and national infrastructure projects