Assistant Highways Engineer

DCS Recruitment; England; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Exposure to range of highways projects

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DCS Recruitment is recruiting an Assistant Highway Engineer for a Hertfordshire-based highways contract. This role suits a Civil Engineering graduate or someone with relevant experience eager to develop in highway design, project delivery and maintenance schemes.

You will support planning, delivery, and technical documentation, ensuring compliance with DMRB, TSRGD and CDM regulations while coordinating with authorities and suppliers. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Knowledge or experience of highways, infrastructure or project delivery.
• Understanding of DMRB, TSRGD and CDM Regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of highway maintenance and improvement schemes.
• Assist with project programmes, cost forecasts, risk registers and progress reports.
• Produce and review engineering drawings, designs and technical documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with DMRB, TSRGD, the Red Book and local authority requirements.
• Assist with traffic management planning and site setup coordination.
• Support permit applications, TTRO/TTRN submissions and statutory approvals.
• Liaise with local authorities, suppliers, utility companies and internal teams.
• Monitor project costs and support commercial activities, including variations and reporting.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Assistant Highway Engineer

Salary: £33,000 | Location: Hertfordshire | Permanent

About the Role

An opportunity is available for an Assistant Engineer to join a highways infrastructure team working on the Hertfordshire highways contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineering graduate or someone with relevant experience looking to develop their career in highways engineering and project delivery.

You will support the delivery of highway maintenance and improvement schemes, gaining experience in engineering design, project coordination, technical compliance and construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of highway maintenance and improvement schemes.

• Assist with project programmes, cost forecasts, risk registers and progress reports.

• Produce and review engineering drawings, designs and technical documentation.

• Ensure designs comply with DMRB, TSRGD, the Red Book and local authority requirements.

• Assist with traffic management planning and site setup coordination.

• Support permit applications, TTRO/TTRN submissions and statutory approvals.

• Liaise with local authorities, suppliers, utility companies and internal teams.

• Monitor project costs and support commercial activities, including variations and reporting.

• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

• Knowledge or experience of highways, infrastructure or project delivery.

• Understanding of DMRB, TSRGD and CDM Regulations.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

• £33,000 annual salary.

• Permanent position with opportunities to develop your engineering career.

• Exposure to a range of highways projects and the full project lifecycle.

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