Job Description
We are recruiting for an Interim Design Engineer for a Local Authority in Cambridgeshire.
Job Title: Design Engineer
Rate: Negotiable (dependent on experience)
Contract Length: 3–6 months (with potential for extension or permanent opportunities)
Start Date: ASAP
Working Arrangement: Hybrid – typically 2 days per week onsite in Cambridgeshire + site visits
This role sits within the Place & Sustainability directorate, supporting the delivery of local infrastructure projects. The Design Engineer will play a key role in developing and delivering highway and transport schemes, acting as a technical lead on projects and ensuring designs meet CDM 2015 requirements, agreed objectives, budgets, and programme timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and design local infrastructure projects including highways and transport schemes
* Lead the design of medium complexity projects and support wider project delivery
* Monitor project progress, budgets, and risk, ensuring effective programme management
* Liaise with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure coordinated delivery
* Engage with key partners including local authorities, transport bodies, and community groups
* Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and all relevant health & safety legislation
* Prepare and review technical drawings, reports, and design documentation
* Represent the Council at meetings, including public and stakeholder sessions
* Monitor consultant and contractor performance
* Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice within the team
* Support low carbon design solutions and sustainable infrastructure outcomes
Person Specification:
* Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification/experience
* Working towards or holding a relevant professional membership (e.g. Incorporated Engineer status)
* Strong experience in the design and delivery of transport or highway infrastructure projects
* Knowledge of CDM 2015 and health & safety legislation
* Experience in budget, risk, and programme management
* Experience working within local government or similar environment (desirable)
* Full UK driving licence and ability to attend site visits
If you are interested in this role and would like to be considered, please apply with your up to date CV.