Highway Engineer

Carrington West; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is currently recruiting a Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of highway schemes in Hertfordshire. You will work with senior engineers and delivery teams, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of highways projects in a collaborative environment.

This role is suited for someone looking to progress their engineering career within a major highways service contract, with opportunities to learn and contribute to high-profile schemes in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience or background in highways engineering or infrastructure
• A degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and a safety-first mindset
• A willingness to learn and develop within a structured team

Responsibilities

• Supporting highway design and the preparation of technical documentation
• Assisting with project planning, coordination and delivery
• Ensuring designs comply with DMRB, TSRGD, CDM and local standards
• Coordinating with internal teams, clients and statutory bodies
• Supporting cost estimates, risk management and programme updates

Skills

Highways design

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Design Engineer - Highways, Hertfordshire

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our Client for a Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of highway schemes across Hertfordshire. You'll work closely with senior engineers and delivery teams, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of highways projects in a collaborative and supportive environment. This role is ideal for someone looking to progress their engineering career within a major highways service contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting highway design and the preparation of technical documentation
• Assisting with project planning, coordination and delivery
• Ensuring designs comply with DMRB, TSRGD, CDM and local standards
• Coordinating with internal teams, clients and statutory bodies
• Supporting cost estimates, risk management and programme updates

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Experience or a background in highways engineering or infrastructure
• A degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and a safety-first mindset
• A willingness to learn and develop within a structured team