Highway Design Engineer

Matchtech; East Hampshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious public sector organisation is seeking a skilled Highway Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in East Hampshire, UK. The role involves developing designs for highway improvement schemes, creating technical drawings, and collaborating with internal teams. Candidates must have experience in highway engineering and be proficient in Autodesk CAD and Civil 3D modelling. The position offers a hybrid working model, with office presence in Winchester for 2 days a week. Apply now for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway engineering.
• Competency in Autodesk CAD and Civil 3D modelling.
• Strong understanding of highway design principles and processes.
• Possession of a valid driving licence (Category B).

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and feasibility studies for highway improvement schemes.
• Carry out preliminary and detailed design of active travel schemes.
• Create technical drawings and plans using Autodesk CAD and Civil 3D.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Attend site visits and provide technical guidance on projects.
• Contribute to project reports and documentation.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables efficiently.

Skills

Highway engineering

Autodesk CAD

Civil 3D modelling

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Our client, a prestigious organisation within the public sector, is currently seeking a Highway Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of highway improvement schemes, including active travel projects, at various stages of the design process.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing concepts and feasibility studies for highway improvement schemes
• Carrying out preliminary and detailed design of active travel schemes
• Creating technical drawings and plans using Autodesk CAD and Civil 3D modelling
• Collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver project objectives
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Attending site visits and providing technical guidance on highway projects
• Contributing to project reports and documentation
• Managing project timelines and deliverables efficiently

Job Requirements

• Experience in highway engineering
• Competency in Autodesk CAD and Civil 3D modelling
• Strong understanding of highway design principles and processes
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Possession of a valid driving licence (Category B)
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid environment with 2 days/week in the Winchester office
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills

Job Details

• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Planned Start Date: 12 January 2026
• Work Location: Hybrid

If you are a skilled Highway Design Engineer ready to take on a new challenge, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's dynamic team for this exciting opportunity.