Associate - Highways & Drainage Engineer

Pertemps; Aldershot; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent consultancy is expanding its infrastructure team and is seeking an Associate Highways & Drainage Engineer. This role involves leading the design and delivery of highways and drainage infrastructure across large strategic housing sites in Aldershot. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in UK highways and drainage design and be a Chartered Engineer. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Cycle-to-work scheme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in UK highways & drainage design.
• Strong record delivering S38, S278, S104, and planning-led infrastructure.
• Proficiency with DMRB, MfS, MCHW, LTN 1/20 and UK design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of highways and drainage infrastructure.
• Prepare and review S38, S278, S104, S102 & S185 submissions.
• Manage client relationships, project programmes, scopes and budgets.

Skills

Client management

Design team management

Project programme management

Financial management

Business development

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Chartered Engineer (CEng) with ICE or CIHT

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

InfoDrainage / Flow

MS Project

Job description

Associate Highways & Drainage Engineer

Aldershot

£65,000 – £75,000

A leading independent consultancy is expanding its infrastructure team and is seeking an Associate Highways & Drainage Engineer or a strong Principal ready to step up to help deliver major strategic development projects across Hampshire.

The Role

You’ll lead the design and delivery of highways and drainage infrastructure, primarily across large strategic housing sites (5–10+ year programmes). Working closely with project managers and multi-disciplinary teams, you’ll ensure high-quality engineering outputs, technical compliance, and strong client communication throughout the project lifecycle. Hybrid working applies, but a minimum of 3 days per week in Aldershot plus 1 day per week in Waterlooville is required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading feasibility, detailed design and delivery of drainage & highway schemes
• Preparing and reviewing S38, S278, S104, S102 & S185 submissions
• Managing client relationships, project programmes, scopes and budgets
• Overseeing multi-disciplinary coordination and technical quality
• Producing high-quality reports, briefs, calculations, and design documents
• Supporting planning applications and discharge of conditions
• Supervising and mentoring junior engineers
• Conducting site visits, monitoring compliance, and supporting construction delivery

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with ICE or CIHT
• 10+ years’ experience in UK highways & drainage design
• Strong record delivering S38, S278, S104 and planning‑led infrastructure
• Proficiency with DMRB, MfS, MCHW, LTN 1/20 and UK design standards
• Skilled in managing clients, design teams, finances and programmes
• SuDS design and drainage strategy preparation
• Civil 3D, AutoCAD, InfoDrainage / Flow, MS Project
• Business development, fee proposals and resourcing

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Hybrid & flexible working
• Private medical cover
• Group life assurance & income protection
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Pension scheme
• Professional subscription paid
• A supportive, collaborative culture within an established office