Highway Design Engineer - Outside IR35

Matchtech; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech seeks two Highway Design Engineers to join its Highways Engineering Services team in Winchester on a contract basis. The role focuses on designing and delivering small to medium highway improvement and active travel schemes, with potential involvement in major schemes when needed.

Responsibilities include using AutoCAD and Civils 3D, preparing drawings and technical docs, and collaborating with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver projects on time.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway design or highways and civil engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office 365.
• Understanding of active travel schemes and highway improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Design highway improvement and active travel schemes.
• Support project management, procurement and implementation of capital schemes.
• Prepare drawings and design documentation for highways projects.
• Contribute to delivery of small to medium highway schemes from concept to implementation.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Provide engineering support to major highway schemes when required.
• Ensure designs comply with highway standards and regulations.
• Maintain project records and contribute to reports.

Skills

Highway design

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Active travel

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Job description

Our client is seeking two Highway Design Engineers to join its Highways Engineering Services team in Winchester on a contract basis. The role will support the design and delivery of small to medium highway improvement and active travel schemes, with opportunities to assist major schemes when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing highway improvement and active travel schemes using AutoCAD and Civils 3D
• Supporting the project management, procurement and implementation of capital programme schemes
• Preparing drawings, technical documents and design information for highways and civil engineering projects
• Contributing to the delivery of small to medium highways schemes from concept through to implementation
• Working collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders
• Providing engineering support to major highway schemes when required
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant highway standards, regulations and best practice
• Maintaining accurate project records and contributing to reports and technical assessments

Job Requirements:

• Experience in highway design or highways and civil engineering
• Good working knowledge of highway engineering principles and design processes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office 365
• Good working knowledge or practical experience using Civils 3Dll
• Understanding of active travel schemes and highway improvement projects
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage tasks effectively and work collaboratively within a design team
• Full Category B driving licence and access to car use

Working Arrangements:

• Based at the client's Winchester offices
• Hybrid working, with three days from home or a remote office and two days in Winchester on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• 37-hour working week
• Contract position with a planned start date of 9 November 2026
• Commitment to the specified onsite and hybrid working pattern is required