Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer

Pertemps; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical and dental cover

25 days annual leave (+ up to 10)

Training and professional development

Career progression support

International project exposure

Job summary

Pertemps in Manchester is seeking a Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team. You will design highway, active travel and infrastructure solutions from concept through detailed design and approval, contributing to drainage and wider infrastructure coordination.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to varied projects, and clear opportunities for long-term career development in an international consultancy context.

Qualifications

• Experience producing highway and infrastructure design solutions in consultancy or engineering environments.
• Knowledge of Section 278 and Section 38 submissions; awareness of 104/106 agreements.
• Familiarity with DMRB, Manual for Streets and LTN 1/20 standards.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Civil 3D; familiarity with AVT/KeySign/KeyPost tools.
• Understanding of drainage design guidance and related infrastructure needs.
• Ability to manage workload, work autonomously and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication; open to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Produce highway, active travel and infrastructure designs for approvals.
• Develop designs from preliminary to construction-ready packages.
• Prepare Section 278 and Section 38 submissions.
• Work with drainage agreements (Section 104/106) and related requirements.
• Create highway layouts using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Apply standards (DMRB, S Roads, LTN 1/20) to designs.
• Coordinate with colleagues, clients and other disciplines to meet timescales and budgets.
• Contribute to technical reviews and design quality assurance.
• Support sustainable transport and active travel project delivery.

Skills

Highway design

Infrastructure design

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Project delivery

Autonomous work style

Education

ICE/CIHT membership (or willingness to pursue)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

AVT

KeySign

KeyPost

Job description

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £60,000

Sector: Highways & Infrastructure | Civil Engineering

The Opportunity

An established international engineering consultancy is looking for a Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer to join its multidisciplinary team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in highway and infrastructure design to work on a varied portfolio of projects, contributing to schemes from preliminary design through to detailed design and technical approval.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers and transport planning specialists on projects involving highways, active travel, drainage and wider infrastructure. The role offers a collaborative working environment, exposure to technically challenging projects and opportunities for long-term career development.

The Company

You'll be joining an independent, employee-owned international engineering and consultancy business with more than 6,800 employees across over 25 countries and a strong presence in the UK.

The organisation combines engineering, design and consultancy services to deliver sustainable, future-ready solutions across the built and natural environment. Its multidisciplinary teams work closely with clients and partners to develop practical infrastructure solutions that improve transport networks and communities.

The business places a strong emphasis on technical excellence, innovation, employee development and flexible working.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing detailed highway, active travel and infrastructure designs through the relevant technical approval processes.
• Developing designs from preliminary stages through to detailed, construction-ready packages.
• Preparing Section 278 and Section 38 highway approval submissions.
• Working with Section 104 and Section 106 drainage agreements and associated requirements.
• Producing highway layouts and designs using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and associated design software.
• Applying relevant standards, including DMRB, Manual for Streets and LTN 1/20.
• Contributing to drainage design and infrastructure coordination, including drainage strategies, pipe networks and associated structures.
• Supporting technical documentation, design reports and records of engineering decisions.
• Coordinating with colleagues, clients and other disciplines to deliver quality designs within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Providing input into technical reviews, design quality and compliance.
• Supporting the delivery of sustainable transport and active travel schemes.

About You

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience producing highway and infrastructure design solutions within a consultancy or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of Section 278 and Section 38 submissions, with awareness of Section 104 and Section 106 agreements.
• A good working knowledge of DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20 and other relevant design standards.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, alongside relevant highway design tools such as AVT, KeySign or KeyPost.
• An understanding of drainage design guidance and associated infrastructure requirements.
• The ability to manage your workload, work autonomously and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Membership of ICE, CIHT or an equivalent professional body, or a willingness to work towards professional development.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours.
• 25 days' annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
• Private medical and dental cover.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Support for career progression and professional qualifications.
• The opportunity to work on varied highway, active travel and infrastructure projects within an international consultancy.