Active Travel Engineer

Matchtech; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Mentoring from seniors

Professional development

Modern working environment

Job summary

Matchtech seeks an experienced Highways - Active Travel Engineer in Reading to lead the delivery of diverse development schemes across the UK. You will design highways and drainage, focusing on active travel infrastructure for commercial, residential, healthcare and education projects.

You will liaise with authorities, produce technical reports, and contribute to fee proposals. A Civil Engineering degree and Incorporated/Chartered status are preferred, with proficient use of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar) with experience in civil engineering.
• Working towards or holding a professional qualification (Incorporated or Chartered).
• Experience in the design of commercial and residential developments, including infrastructure, external works, and drainage.

Responsibilities

• Design highways in accordance with relevant standards (Local Highway Authority guidance, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20, DMRB, NRSWA).
• Design drainage systems per Sewerage Sector Guidance, Adoption Code, and CIRIA SuDS (C753).
• Undertake design of public realm, active travel, cycling infrastructure, major highways, and utilities coordination.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

Active travel

Client communication

Project management

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Site 3D

Causeway Flow

InfoDrainage

Vehicle tracking

KeyLINES/SIGN/POST

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Incorporated/Chartered status

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Site 3D

Causeway Flow

InfoDrainage

Vehicle Tracking

KeyLINES/SIGN/POST

Job description

NegotiableReading, England Permanent Our client, a dynamic and growing consultancy in the highways sector, is seeking to recruit an experienced Highways - Active Travel Engineer to take a leading role in delivering a diverse range of development schemes across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute design expertise across commercial, residential, healthcare, and education projects, ensuring high standards in compliance, technical excellence, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Design highways in accordance with relevant standards, including Local Highway Authority guidance, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20, DMRB, and NRSWA
• Design drainage systems in line with Sewerage Sector Guidance, the Code for Adoption Agreements, and The SuDS Manual (CIRIA C753)
• Undertake the design of public realm, active travel, cycling infrastructure improvements, major highways, and utilities coordination
• Gain experience in site monitoring and assist in the production of fee proposals and bids
• Liaise and negotiate with highway and planning authorities to agree proposed designs
• Coordinate highway and drainage adoption processes and legal requirements, including S278, S38, and S104 agreements
• Produce technical reports and attend meetings with clients, architects, contractors, local authorities, and other statutory bodies

Job Requirements

• A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar) with experience in civil engineering
• Working towards or holding a professional qualification (Incorporated or Chartered)
• Experience in the design of commercial and residential developments, including infrastructure, external works, and drainage
• Proficiency in industry software, including AutoCAD, Civils 3D, Site 3D, Causeway Flow (or InfoDrainage), Vehicle Tracking, and KeyLINES/SIGN/POST
• Sound understanding of national design standards and best practice, including knowledge of local authority and National Highways processes and requirements
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Good time management and organisational skills with the ability to maintain good records
• Ability to manage tasks and deliver projects on time and within budget

Benefits

• An attractive and modern working environment with good accessibility by all modes of transport
• Opportunities for career progression within the firm
• A wide range of challenging projects
• Ongoing support, training, and mentoring from senior professionals
• A real commitment from senior management towards personal and professional development

If you are an experienced Highways - Active Travel Engineer looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you.