Associate Transport Planner

RGB Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent consultancy is looking for an Associate Highways & Drainage Engineer in Aldershot, UK. This role requires overseeing highways and drainage design for major projects. Suitable candidates will possess a degree in Civil Engineering, chartered status, and over 10 years of relevant experience in the UK. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, along with the opportunity for hybrid working and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Hybrid & flexible working

Private medical cover

Group life assurance

Income protection

Cycle‑to‑work scheme

Pension scheme

Professional subscription paid

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in UK highways & drainage design.
• Strong record delivering S38, S278, S104 and planning‑led infrastructure.
• Proficiency with UK design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of highways and drainage infrastructure.
• Manage client relationships, project programmes, and budgets.
• Support planning applications and supervise junior engineers.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

Client management

Technical compliance

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Business development

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) with ICE or CIHT

Tools

DMRB

MfS

MCHW

LTN 1/20

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