Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Employee-owned company culture

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting, an employee-owned international engineering consultancy, is seeking a Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer to join its London team. You will contribute to highway, drainage and infrastructure projects, delivering technically robust solutions within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

You will produce designs from concept through technical approval, support S278/S38 submissions, and prepare drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D while adhering to UK standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in consultancy delivering highway, drainage or infrastructure design.
• Familiarity with UK highway standards and design approvals.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; AVT or KeySign/Post a bonus.
• Ability to work autonomously within a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Membership of CIHT or ICE, or working toward membership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed highway, drainage and infrastructure designs through the approval process.
• Support Section 278 and 38 submissions and related agreements.
• Produce technical drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Apply relevant design standards (DMRB, Manual for Streets, DCG).
• Support preparation of technical reports and project documentation.
• Provide clear, technically sound advice to clients in line with project scope and quality standards.
• Deliver work packages within agreed timeframes and budgets.

Skills

Consultancy experience

Autonomous work style

Strong communication

UK highway standards

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

CIHT/ICE member or in progress

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.

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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