Associate Highway Engineer

Carrington West; Lancaster; Vor Ort; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Carrington West is seeking an Associate Engineer to provide technical leadership across highways and transport infrastructure projects, from concept through construction. You will manage a small team, engage clients, and help grow the Manchester office with cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The role requires Chartered status (CEng) and a strong grasp of DMRB, MfS, and local authority standards, plus proficiency in Civil 3D, OpenRoads, MX or AutoCAD.

Qualifikationen

• Chartered (CEng) with solid highways/transport delivery experience.
• Strong knowledge of DMRB, MfS and local authority standards.
• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder influence.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead the design and delivery of highways and transport infrastructure projects.
• Oversee feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed designs, and reports.
• Provide project management including budget and programme control.
• Act as primary client liaison and build trusted relationships.
• Ensure designs comply with DMRB and local standards.
• Support business development through bids and presentations.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Client liaison

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Ausbildung

CEng Chartered

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

MX

AutoCAD

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

As an Associate Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of highways and transport infrastructure projects, ranging from local authority improvements to major national infrastructure schemes. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, lead client engagement, and ensure the successful delivery of projects from concept through to construction.

You will be responsible for managing a small team of engineers, supporting their development, and contributing to the strategic growth of the Manchester office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of highways and transport infrastructure projects
• Oversee feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed designs, and technical reports
• Provide project management expertise including budget control, programme management, and resource planning
• Act as primary client liaison, building strong and trusted relationships
• Ensure designs comply with DMRB, local authority standards, and wider industry best practice
• Support business development activities including bids, proposals, and presentations
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians
• Collaborate with crossdisciplinary teams including drainage, structures, planning, and environmental specialists

About you

Candidates should be Chartered (CEng) with solid experience delivering highways and transport projects, a strong understanding of DMRB, MfS and local authority standards, and good working knowledge of design tools such as Civil 3D, OpenRoads, MX or AutoCAD. Excellent communication skills, clientfacing experience, and the ability to lead and influence stakeholders