Design Engineer – Urban Highways & Public Realm

Camden Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Staff benefits

Job summary

Camden Council is seeking a Design Engineer to join the Highways Engineering Service in London. You’ll help deliver safe, sustainable streets and support projects from feasibility through to design and construction.

You will work with Senior Engineers and managers, producing high-quality drawings and specifications, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure accessibility and maintenance considerations are embedded in designs.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification at degree level or equivalent.
• Post-qualification experience as a Graduate Engineer or above, or 2+ years as a Design/Highways Engineer.
• Understanding of highway design in urban settings and related standards.
• Experience producing highway designs using AutoCAD and communicating technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support development of highway, traffic, parking, active travel and public realm projects.
• Produce drawings and technical documentation using AutoCAD and similar software.
• Undertake site visits, inspections and surveys and contribute to layouts and drainage designs.
• Assist with cost estimates, quantities and contract documentation.
• Collaborate with partners, consultants, contractors and residents to communicate proposals.

Skills

AutoCAD

Highways design

Site inspections

Stakeholder communication

Project budgeting

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Camden Council is seeking a Design Engineer to join the Highways Engineering Service in London. You’ll help deliver safe, sustainable streets and support projects from feasibility through to design and construction.

You will work with Senior Engineers and managers, producing high-quality drawings and specifications, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure accessibility and maintenance considerations are embedded in designs.