Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting in London is seeking a Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer to join its UK Engineering Design team. You will work on highway, drainage and infrastructure projects in complex urban environments, delivering robust, sustainable solutions.

You will produce designs from concept to technical approval, collaborate with transport planners and engineers, and develop your skills within a collaborative consultancy. Eligible to live and work in the UK.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Highway design

Drainage design

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

UK standards

Autonomous work

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

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. The business offers a flexible, friendly and collaborative working environment, opportunities to work on exciting and meaningful projects, and a competitive remuneration package with 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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