Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting in Manchester is seeking a Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer to join its UK Engineering Design team. You will deliver highway and infrastructure designs, support approvals, and produce drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D within a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

Your work will span detailed highway designs and infrastructure projects, applying UK standards and engaging with project teams.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering highway or infrastructure designs in a consultancy.
• Knowledge of UK design standards and approval processes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Membership of CIHT/ICE or working towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed designs for highway, drainage and infrastructure projects.
• Support Section 278 and 38 submissions, with awareness of 104 and 106 agreements.
• Produce drawings and outputs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Apply DMRB, Manual for Streets, DCG drainage guidance and Building Regulations.
• Assist with technical documentation to support project decisions.
• Deliver work independently while contributing within a team.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, clients and wider project teams.

Skills

Highway design

UK standards

Communication

Project delivery

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered membership (CIHT / ICE) or working towards

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer
Location: Manchester
Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

An established, employee-owned international engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer to join its UK Engineering Design team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of highway and infrastructure projects that support sustainable mobility and long-term placemaking across the UK.

The Role

Working as part of the UK Engineering Design team, you will support the delivery of highway and infrastructure design solutions across all project stages. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed designs for highway, drainage and infrastructure projects
• Supporting Section 278 and Section 38 highway approval submissions, with awareness of Section 104 and 106 agreements
• Producing drawings and technical outputs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Applying DMRB, Manual for Streets, DCG drainage guidance and Building Regulations
• Assisting with technical documentation to support future project decision-making
• Delivering work independently while contributing effectively within a team structure
• Communicating clearly with colleagues, clients and wider project teams

What We're Looking For

• Experience delivering highway or infrastructure designs within a consultancy environment
• Knowledge of UK design standards and approval processes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, with additional software experience beneficial
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Membership of CIHT, ICE or an equivalent body, or working towards chartership

Why Join Us?

You’ll join an employee-owned consultancy offering a supportive, flexible and collaborative working environment, with the opportunity to work on meaningful, technically interesting projects. A competitive remuneration package is available, alongside flexible and part-time working options and a strong focus on professional development.

The organisation was named Best Place to Work (Large Consulting Firm) at the 2025 New Civil Engineer Awards, highlighting its commitment to investing in its people and creating an inclusive culture.

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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