Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer in Aldershot)

Penguin Recruitment; Aldershot; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected multidisciplinary consultancy near Aldershot seeks an Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer. You will oversee projects focusing on drainage and highways, manage client relationships, and lead a team. The position requires extensive experience in infrastructure design, management skills, and a UK degree in Civil Engineering. In return, the company offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and additional benefits like a pension scheme and medical cover.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Group Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working opportunities

Private medical cover

Life Assurance

Professional Body subscription

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Must possess Chartered Status with a recognized Professional Body.
• Extensive experience in infrastructure design, especially drainage and highways.
• Demonstrable experience managing client and stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee infrastructure design focused on drainage and highways.
• Deliver high-profile projects for residential developments.
• Liaise and manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Client Management

Drainage Design

Highway Design

Communication Skills

Software Proficiency (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)

Education

UK Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Civils 3D

Causeway Flow

InfoDrainage

Job description

Job Title: Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD2012P25

Location: Based near Aldershot

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000

This is a rare opportunity to join my client, a well-respected, industry‑leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, known for lending their expertise to the Transport Planning, Infrastructure, and Environmental Sectors. They are currently on the lookout for a talented, experienced Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer with demonstrable design experience, who is willing and able to lead a dedicated team through the delivery of an array of challenging, high‑profile projects. You will be based near the modern, green town of Aldershot.

Benefits

• A competitive salary, increasing with length of service
• Group Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid/flexible working opportunities
• Private medical cover
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Professional Body subscription payment
• Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme
• Supportive, collaborative working environment

Responsibilities

• Overseeing infrastructure design, with a focus on drainage and highways
• Delivering a range of high‑profile projects, primarily for residential development sites
• Liaising and managing working relationships with a range of clients and other stakeholders
• Managing a diverse array of people and projects
• Working to win new projects, contributing to Business Development (BD) opportunities

Required skills and experience

• A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering (or a similar, relevant discipline)
• Extensive experience of working on infrastructure design, with a focus on drainage and highways
• Possess Chartered Status, with a relevant, recognised Professional Body (i.e., ICE or CIHT)
• Demonstrable experience of managing client and stakeholder relations, across Local Authorities, utility companies, etc.
• Considerable experience of people and project management, delivering projects within deadlines, budgetary restrictions, and to agreed standards
• Experience with DMRB, MCHW, LTN 1/20, Manual for Streets, and other relevant UK design standards
• Exemplary working knowledge of the relevant Section Agreements, including S38, S278, S102, S104, and S185, with reference to the relevant planning applications, etc.
• Experience of supervising site‑based works, ensuring compliance with approved specifications
• Highly competent in the production, amendment, and submission of a variety of technical documents
• Proficient in the use of relevant software systems, including AutoCAD, Revit, Civils 3D, Causeway Flow, InfoDrainage, etc.
• Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

Desirable skills and experience

• A Higher Degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience of working closely with Local Authorities, particularly within the technical approval process for highways and drainage
• Good working knowledge of surface water and foul drainage design principles
• Experience within Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Involvement with Business Development (BD) activities

If you are interested in the role of Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.