Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Competitive remuneration package

Employee-owned company ethos

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking a Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer in London to contribute to a range of highway and drainage projects within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. The role focuses on delivering design solutions from concept through technical approval and involves client liaison and ongoing project documentation.

You will work with transport planners, engineers and designers, using AutoCAD and Civil 3D to meet DMRB and Building Regulations standards while developing

Qualifications

• Experience delivering highway, drainage or infrastructure design projects.
• Familiarity with UK highway standards and technical approval processes.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; AVT/KeySign/Post exposure is beneficial.
• Ability to work autonomously within a team-based project environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed highway, drainage and infrastructure designs through the technical approval process.
• Support Section 278 and Section 38 highway submissions, with awareness of Section 104 and 106 agreements.
• Produce technical drawings and design outputs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Apply design standards such as DMRB, Manual for Streets, DCG drainage guidance and Building Regulations.
• Prepare and maintain technical reports and project documentation.
• Provide clear, technically sound advice to clients within the project scope and quality standards.
• Deliver work packages independently within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Autonomous working

Project delivery experience

UK highway standards knowledge

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

AVT

KeySign/Post

Job description

Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer

Location: London

Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

An established, employee-owned international engineering consultancy is seeking a Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer to join its UK Engineering Design team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly respected transport and infrastructure group delivering technically robust, sustainable highway and infrastructure solutions across complex urban environments.

You will support the delivery of a wide range of highway, drainage and infrastructure projects, contributing to technical excellence while developing your skills within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary consultancy setting. The role offers strong exposure to public sector-led schemes and genuine long-term progression.

The Role

You will assist with the production and delivery of highway and infrastructure design solutions from concept through to technical approval. Working alongside transport planners, engineers and designers, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed highway, drainage and infrastructure designs through the technical approval process
• Supporting Section 278 and Section 38 highway submissions, with awareness of Section 104 and 106 agreements
• Producing technical drawings and design outputs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Applying relevant design standards including DMRB, Manual for Streets, DCG drainage guidance and Building Regulations
• Supporting the preparation and maintenance of technical reports and project documentation
• Providing clear, technically sound advice to clients in line with project scope and quality standards
• Delivering work packages independently within agreed timeframes and budgets
• Communicating effectively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders

What We're Looking For

• Consultancy experience delivering highway, drainage or infrastructure design projects
• Familiarity with UK highway standards and technical approval processes
• Experience using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, with exposure to AVT or KeySign/Post beneficial
• Ability to work autonomously within a team-based project environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Member of CIHT, ICE or an equivalent professional body, or working towards membership

Why Join?

You’ll be part of an employee-owned consultancy that places people, quality and sustainability at the centre of everything it does.

• A flexible, friendly and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities to work on exciting and meaningful projects
• A competitive remuneration package
• Flexible and part-time working options available

The consultancy was recognised as Best Place to Work (Large Consulting Firm) at the 2025 New Civil Engineer Awards, reflecting its commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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