Highway Engineer

Pertemps TM; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing transport and infrastructure consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Highway Engineer to join their design team. This role offers the opportunity for hands-on design work and fast progression in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD, and experience in highway design. The company provides a competitive salary, flexible hours, and many benefits including 27 days holiday, a pension contribution, and yearly team trips.

Benefits

27 days holiday + birthday off

5% pension contribution

Yearly paid team trip

ICE support + paid membership

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Experience in highways or transport design is necessary.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed highway design and drawings.
• Manage small work packages and design tasks independently.
• Support S278 / S38 schemes for private development projects.
• Liaise with clients and contribute to project delivery.
• Ensure technical accuracy and compliance with DMRB / MfS.

Skills

Highways design experience

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Highway Engineer

Manchester

£35,000 - £45,000

We’re partnered with a growing transport & infrastructure consultancy in Manchester who are expanding their design team. They’re looking for a Highway Engineer who wants real responsibility, hands-on design work, and fast progression in a small, high-performing environment.

This is ideal for someone with early–mid experience who wants to step up, own their work, and be mentored by experienced Senior Engineers.

The role

• Producing detailed highway design and drawings
• Working independently on design tasks + managing small work packages
• Supporting S278 / S38 schemes for private development projects
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders and contributing to project delivery
• Ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with DMRB / MfS
• Supporting and guiding junior team members

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• Experience in highways / transport design
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Knowledge of DMRB & Manual for Streets
• Civil 3D experience (ideal but not essential)
• Strong communicator with a proactive approach

Why join?

• Competitive salary
• 27 days holiday + your birthday off
• 5% pension contribution
• Yearly paid team trip
• ICE support + paid membership
• Clear, structured progression to Senior Engineer
• 3–4 days per week in the Manchester office with flexible hours

A great opportunity to join a small, ambitious consultancy where your work genuinely makes an impact.