Assistant Highway Engineer

Carrington West; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an Assistant Engineer to join the highways team in Hertfordshire. This entry-level role supports design, coordination and delivery of highway maintenance and improvement schemes across the project lifecycle, from planning to handover.

You'll work with experienced engineers, gain exposure to AutoCAD and project documentation, assist with traffic management, permits, costs, and reporting, and contribute to safe, compliant delivery of schemes across the network.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Knowledge of highways, infrastructure or project delivery is a plus.
• Understanding of standards such as DMRB, TSRGD and CDM Regulations.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination and delivery of highway maintenance and improvement schemes.
• Assist with full project lifecycle from early involvement to completion.
• Prepare programmes, cost forecasts, risk registers and progress reports.
• Produce and review engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Ensure designs meet standards and local authority requirements.
• Assist with traffic management planning and site setup coordination.
• Support permit applications and statutory approvals.
• Liaise with authorities, suppliers and internal teams.
• Monitor costs and support variations and reporting.
• Promote safe working practices and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Engineer - Highways | Hertfordshire We are currently recruiting on behalf of our Client for an Assistant Engineer to join their highways Team. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in highways engineering, project delivery and infrastructure development.

In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting the design, coordination and delivery of highway maintenance and improvement schemes, working across the full project lifecycle from early planning through to construction and handover.

You'll support the delivery of a wide range of highway projects, from small-scale maintenance works through to large, complex schemes. Working closely with experienced professionals, you'll gain valuable exposure to engineering design, project management, stakeholder coordination and compliance, while contributing to the successful delivery of schemes across the network.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of highway maintenance and improvement schemes
• Assisting with the full project lifecycle, from early contractor involvement through to completion
• Preparing project programmes, cost forecasts, risk registers and progress reports
• Producing and reviewing engineering drawings, designs and technical documentation
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards, including DMRB, TSRGD, the Red Book and local authority requirements
• Assisting with traffic management planning and site setup coordination
• Supporting permit applications, TTRO/TTRN submissions and statutory approvals
• Liaising with stakeholders including local authorities, suppliers, utility companies and internal teams
• Monitoring project costs and supporting commercial activities such as variations and reporting
• Promoting safe working practices and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations

What Our Client Is Looking For

• A degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Some experience or knowledge of highways, infrastructure or project delivery
• An understanding of relevant standards such as DMRB, TSRGD and CDM Regulations
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
• A full UK driving licence