Senior Civil Engineer -Highway Design and Planning Bring your expertise to shape the future of Hertfordshire's infrastructure. We're looking for a driven and experienced Senior Civil Engineer (Highways development Engineer) to join our Development Management Implementation team, where your skills will directly influence the successful delivery of third-party highway projects. In this role, you won't just manage projects-you'll bring clarity, leadership, and technical excellence to a team that's responsible for guiding developments from planning through to adoption. Your ability to resolve complex engineering challenges, coordinate with stakeholders and contractors, and ensure compliance with design standards will be central to the success of our strategic sites programme. What You'll Bring - and Why It Matters Technical leadership: Your deep understanding of highway engineering design and construction will ensure that projects meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Project delivery expertise: You'll manage programmes of varying complexity, keeping them on track and within budget, while identifying and mitigating risks early. Stakeholder collaboration: Your ability to liaise with contractors, utility companies, local members, and internal teams will help streamline delivery and build trust across the board. Mentorship and team development: You'll support junior engineers, helping to grow capability within the team and foster a collaborative working culture. Design and compliance insight: Your knowledge of design manuals and planning processes will ensure that all outputs-from drawings to reports-are accurate, timely, and aligned with council policy. This is a role for someone who thrives on responsibility, values precision, and enjoys seeing the tangible impact of their work in the community. You'll be part of a team that's shaping Hertfordshire's infrastructure for generations to come. * Extensive professional experience of highway engineering design and construction. * Project Management experience * In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant design standards, including but not limited to Manual for Streets 1 & 2 and the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence people at all levels. * Knowledge of the English planning process. At Jacobs, you'll find more than just a job. You'll discover: A global network of expertise and opportunity A culture founded on safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging Flexible working arrangements that support your well-being and potential Opportunities to make a real-world impact through our global giving and volunteering programs Up to 10% pension 24 days (10 days bought) holidays Free medical and income protection insurance and many more! The role is based in Stevenage and requires 2 days office work Ready for a change? Apply Below Now to Start Your Journey with Jacobs! LI-DA1 https://careers.jacobs.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/31675 Stevenage|Hertfordshire|United Kingdom London|Greater London|United Kingdom Civil and Structural Cities & Places Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. 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