Highway/Infrastructure Design Engineer

Haskoning; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

25 vacation days + 10 purchase

Private medical and dental cover

Pension with 7% employer contribution

Job summary

Haskoning UK Engineering Design team is seeking a Highway Engineer to work on diverse highway and infrastructure design projects. You will be part of a multidisciplinary group delivering concept through to construction-ready designs, with a focus on sustainable mobility and client advisory support.

You will engage in design standards, environmental considerations, and stakeholder management while contributing to documentation and project progression within a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering detailed highway/infrastructure designs through technical approvals.
• Experience with Section 278 and Section 38 submissions; awareness of Section 104/106 water industry agreements.
• Knowledge of DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20 and related design guidance.
• Ability to contribute to client advice within project scope and quality standards.
• Ability to work autonomously within a team, delivering to timescales and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through concept, planning, and preliminary design stages for feasible, sustainable projects.
• Advise on design standards, environmental concerns, and stakeholder needs to prepare layouts and cost-effective solutions.
• Develop approved concepts into construction-ready detailed designs meeting safety and compliance standards.
• Prepare detailed drainage designs and schedules for tender and construction.
• Provide hands-on management, oversight, and clear communications across all parties.
• Conduct road safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and improvements.

Skills

Highway design

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

CIHT/ICE membership

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

AVT

KeySign/Post

Job description

This is an opportunity for a motivated individual, to join our UK Engineering Design team and gain considerable experience, working across a variety of challenging and interesting Highway and Infrastructure design projects. The role demands a proactive approach in a multi-disciplinary team environment and offers substantial opportunities for career progression within Haskoning.

Where you will work

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, “Enhancing Society Together,” drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We offer purpose-driven and challenging work on diverse projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

With over 700 colleagues, working across multiple offices, we have a strong presence in the United Kingdom. Our people are at the forefront of delivering sustainable and future-ready solutions for both the built and natural environment. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate closely with clients and partners to create positive change for communities and the environment.

As a Haskoning colleague, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference, supported by a culture that values expertise, innovation, and personal growth. More information about working for Haskoning in the UK is available here.

As a member of the Integrated Transport Planning (ITP) team within Haskoning, you will work alongside skilled professionals united by a shared passion for vision‑led transport planning, designing sustainable mobility solutions that meet people’s needs and help shape places that reflect the unique character of their local context.

What you will do as a Highway Engineer

Role

• Guiding our clients through the concept, planning and preliminary design stages to ensure their projects are feasible, sustainable, and aligned with their goals.
• Advising on design standards, environmental concerns and managing stakeholder needs to prepare precision-engineered layouts and cost-effective solutions.
• Taking approved concepts and developing them into construction‑ready detailed designs that meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and compliance.
• Preparing detailed drainage designs, profiles, and schedules for culverts, channels, manholes, and pipe networks ready drainage strategies, for tender and construction.
• Providing hands‑on management, rigorous oversight, and clear communication to all parties to ensure every phase of construction is executed with precision and accountability.
• Conducting road safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and recommend improvements to reduce risk, prevent accidents, and protect every road user.

What we expect from you

• Experience in preparing detailed designs for highway, active travel, and infrastructure projects through the relevant technical approval processes.
• Experience with Section 278 and Section 38 highway approval submissions, together with an awareness of Section 104 and Section 106 water industry agreements.
• A good working knowledge of the DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20 and other relevant design standards, with an awareness of DCG drainage design guidance and Building Regulations.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and associated design software, such as AVT and KeySign/Post.
• The ability to contribute to client advice in line with the agreed project scope, Haskoning quality standards, and in close collaboration with colleagues.
• A willingness to support the preparation and maintenance of technical documentation, ensuring that design decisions are clearly recorded and that schemes can be progressed by others in the future.
• The ability to work autonomously within a team environment, delivering work to agreed timescales and budgets, and managing change requests and minor enhancements as required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly using a range of formats.
• Membership of CIHT, ICE, or an equivalent professional body.

What you can expect from us

• A solid foundation: A competitive base salary reflecting your skills and experience.
• An attractive compensation package: Including pension accrual through our own pension fund with an employer contribution of 7% and annual profit sharing, where 40% of our profit is distributed among employees. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.
• Work‑life balance: 25 vacation days (based on full‑time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 10 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, home office allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.
• Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programmes, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge‑sharing groups.
• An informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.
• Private medical and dental cover: Fully paid by the company with an option to extend it to your family at discounted rates.

You can read more about our benefits on this page.

Don’t just take our word for it… in July 2025 we were recognised as theBest Place to Work in the Large Consulting Firm category at the UK’s prestigious New Civil Engineer Awards. This recognises our commitment to putting people first and creating a nurturing employee environment.

Closing date: 30th September 2026

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.