Job Description
Senior Design Engineer
Birmingham - 2 Days Hybrid
£45,000 – £53,000 + Bonus + Package
We’re working with a growing engineering consultancy specialising in highways, transport planning, and infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Senior Design Engineer to join their Birmingham team.
What’s on Offer
* Profit share bonus
* Company pension
* Private medical and dental insurance
* Life insurance
* Additional annual leave
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Company events and free parking
* Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
* 26 Annual Leave Days + Bank Holidays
The Role
* Leading the design and delivery of highway and infrastructure projects
* Managing projects to programme and budget requirements
* Overseeing resource allocation and supporting junior team members
* Producing and reviewing technical reports, drawings, and design information
* Ensuring designs comply with DMRB, MCHW, and local design standards
* Coordinating with Local Authorities, statutory bodies, and key stakeholders
* Supporting projects across multiple offices and disciplines
* Managing risk and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and CDM Regulations
* Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement within the team
The Ideal Candidate
* Experience delivering Section 278 and Section 38 highway projects
* Strong technical knowledge within highways and infrastructure design
* Previous experience managing and mentoring design teams
* Proven project management experience delivering projects to programme and budget
* Experience using Causeway Flow PDS and Civils 3D
* Strong working knowledge of DMRB and highway technical standards
* Confident communicator with strong leadership abilities
* Ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced consultancy environment
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable
* Experience preparing cost estimates
* Membership with a relevant Chartered Institute
For more information, please apply with an up-to-date CV to Becky Kitson at Kitson Associates. If you do not hear back within 3 days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted for this particular position on this occasion.
Kitson Associates is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. We base all employment decisions on merit, job requirements, and business needs.