Associate Highways & Drainage Engineer Aldershot £65,000 – £75,000 A leading independent consultancy is expanding its infrastructure team and is seeking an Associate Highways & Drainage Engineer or a strong Principal ready to step up to help deliver major strategic development projects across Hampshire. The Role You’ll lead the design and delivery of highways and drainage infrastructure, primarily across large strategic housing sites (5–10 year programmes). Working closely with project managers and multi-disciplinary teams, you’ll ensure high-quality engineering outputs, technical compliance, and strong client communication throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: Leading feasibility, detailed design and delivery of drainage & highway schemes Preparing and reviewing S38, S278, S104, S102 & S185 submissions Managing client relationships, project programmes, scopes and budgets Overseeing multi-disciplinary coordination and technical quality Producing high-quality reports, briefs, calculations, and design documents Supporting planning applications and discharge of conditions Supervising and mentoring junior engineers Conducting site visits, monitoring compliance, and supporting construction delivery Hybrid working applies, but a minimum of 3 days per week in Aldershot plus 1 day per week in Waterlooville is required. What You’ll Bring Degree in Civil Engineering or similar Chartered Engineer (CEng) with ICE or CIHT 10 years’ experience in UK highways & drainage design Strong record delivering S38, S278, S104 and planning-led infrastructure Proficiency with DMRB, MfS, MCHW, LTN 1/20 and UK design standards Skilled in managing clients, design teams, finances and programmes SuDS design and drainage strategy preparation Civil 3D, AutoCAD, InfoDrainage / Flow, MS Project Business development, fee proposals and resourcing What’s On Offer Competitive salary comprehensive benefits 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) Hybrid & flexible working Private medical cover Group life assurance & income protection Cycle-to-work scheme Pension scheme Professional subscription paid A supportive, collaborative culture within an established office