Highway Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a professional to join their team focusing on highway renewal designs. The role involves developing and refining design packages in one of Europe's strategic road networks. Candidates are encouraged to apply even with partial experience; training is available for those with a solid engineering foundation. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential in this collaborative environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of Design, DMRB, MCHW, TSRGD, and highways standards.
• Experience in highway design delivery.
• Understanding of risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine design packages for highway renewal schemes.
• Prepare documentation for CDM 2015 Principal Designer.
• Ensure adherence to quality management processes.
• Collaborate with specialists and commercial leads.
• Manage programmes and report on work.
• Chair review meetings.
• Supply information for cost estimation.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Stakeholder management

Proactive attitude

Education

BEng / MEng in civil engineering or related field

Job description

The role is within the Engineering team on the M25 DBFO, focusing on highway renewal designs. This position involves working on one of Europe's busiest and most strategically important road networks. Effective communication and teamwork are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Developing, reviewing, and refining design packages, including drawings and specifications for renewal schemes such as filter drains, network drainage, signage, fencing, and VRS, aligned with asset management and client requirements.
2. Preparing documentation to fulfill the duties of the CDM 2015 Principal Designer and creating work specifications.
3. Applying quality management processes and ensuring adherence to standards and process compliance with the M25 DBFO Contract.
4. Collaborating with technical specialists and commercial leads to meet programmes and milestones, building strong cross-functional relationships.
5. Providing progress updates, managing programmes, and reporting on assigned work.
6. Chairing performance, technical, and commercial review meetings.
7. Supplying information to the commercial team for cost estimation.
8. Candidates with partial experience are encouraged to apply; training and development are available for those with a solid engineering foundation and a proactive attitude.

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• Broad knowledge of Design, DMRB, MCHW, TSRGD, and other highways standards.
• Experience in highway design delivery.
• Understanding of risk management principles.
• Minimum BEng / MEng in civil engineering or a related field.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Join us to shape a faster, smarter, and safer future. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone’s voice matters. Our consortium manages major projects on the M25, including widening, refurbishments, and operational improvements, aiming to deliver reliable journeys and excellent highway services.