AutoCAD Highways Design Engineer - Minor Works

Southwark Council; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwark Council is seeking an Engineer - Minor Works to design and deliver highway projects that improve walking, cycling and public spaces. You will lead 2D design work, producing AutoCAD drawings and supporting schemes from feasibility to construction.

The role requires a Civil/Highway/Transportation Engineering degree, strong AutoCAD skills, and experience managing capital projects through design and delivery. A focus on collaborative, buildable solutions in an urban setting is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering or related discipline.
• Understanding of statutory framework, regulations and design guidance for transport/highway schemes.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD for producing technical drawings.
• Experience managing capital projects through feasibility, design, consultation and delivery stages.
• Experience delivering highway/transport improvement schemes including junction upgrades and cycle schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design development of minor highway works schemes.
• Produce accurate AutoCAD drawings: general arrangements, layouts, sections, details and traffic management plans.
• Manage project budgets and programmes for schemes up to £300k, and support larger programmes.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants and contractors to develop practical solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, contract documentation and tender information.
• Support public consultations and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Undertake site visits, surveys and inspections to inform design and delivery decisions.
• Provide technical advice on highway design, constructability, materials and current standards.
• Support procurement processes and contractor management.
• Ensure projects comply with CDM 2015 requirements and health and safety standards.

Skills

Highway design

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cost estimates

Site surveys

Education

Bachelor in Civil/Highway/Transportation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Southwark Council is seeking an Engineer - Minor Works to design and deliver highway projects that improve walking, cycling and public spaces. You will lead 2D design work, producing AutoCAD drawings and supporting schemes from feasibility to construction.

The role requires a Civil/Highway/Transportation Engineering degree, strong AutoCAD skills, and experience managing capital projects through design and delivery. A focus on collaborative, buildable solutions in an urban setting is essential.