Associate Engineer (Highways And Drainage)

Workshop Recruitment; Ash; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A design consultancy in England is looking for an Associate Engineer specializing in drainage and highway infrastructure design. The role involves working on strategic housing sites and collaborating with project managers to deliver high-quality services. Candidates must have a degree in Civil Engineering, Chartered Engineer status, and substantial experience in UK infrastructure projects. The position offers flexible hybrid working and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

25 Days annual leave

Supportive and inclusive culture

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in UK highway infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with DMRB, MCHW, and Manual for Streets.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide drainage and highway infrastructure design.
• Collaborate with project managers to meet client expectations.
• Monitor on-site highway works to ensure compliance with designs.

Skills

UK highway infrastructure projects

Project management

Client liaising

Technical design using UK standards

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Chartered Engineer status (CEng)

Job description

Overview

Our client is a specialist design practice with an integrated approach supporting their clients on projects from conception, through consent and during construction. An exciting opportunity has arisen within their business for an associate engineer to join their expanding team.

Job Summary

The role would focus on providing drainage and highway infrastructure design, working on design and delivery of large strategic housing sites (predominately in Hampshire). You will also support and collaborate with project managers from across the business to meet the needs and expectations of their clients. They are keen to provide the high-quality innovative solutions and service that their clients expect from them.

For this role you will need to be in the Aldershot office a minimum of 3 days per week, plus a day per week in Waterlooville, Hampshire.

Experience

• A degree or higher qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field, with a focus on infrastructure or highways and drainage.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with either the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT).
• A minimum of 10 years' experience working on UK highway infrastructure projects, including feasibility, detailed design and delivery.
• Experience liaising directly with clients, managing communications, and understanding project requirements from inception through to completion.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary project teams and with external stakeholders such as local authorities, planning consultants, and utility providers.
• Proven experience in project management, including coordination of design teams, meeting deadlines, and delivering work within agreed scopes and budgets.
• Technical design experience using DMRB, MCHW, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20 and other current UK design standards and guidance.
• Extensive experience in the design and preparation of Section 38, Section 278 and Section 102/104 & S185 technical submissions, including liaison with adopting authorities.
• On-site experience monitoring or supervising highway works to ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Familiarity with infrastructure design requirements in support of planning applications and discharge of planning conditions.
• Experience managing project finances, including tracking budgets, invoicing and cost control.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence, with the ability to attend site visits or meetings at locations not accessible by public transport.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and health and safety procedures relevant to infrastructure and construction projects.

What they Offer

• Role in an established office with flexible, hybrid working options.
• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture.
• 25 Days annual leave.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, with leave increasing the longer you are with us.
• Membership of our group pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Payment of subscription to Professional Institution
• Group Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Private medical cover