Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Ringway; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting in Manchester is seeking a Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer to join its UK Engineering Design team. You will contribute to a diverse portfolio of highway and infrastructure schemes across the UK, working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment and developing your career within a people-first culture.

You will prepare detailed highway, drainage and infrastructure designs, support approvals, produce drawings in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, apply standards, and assist

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience delivering highway/infrastructure designs in a consultancy.
• Membership of CIHT/ICE or working towards chartership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed designs for highway, drainage and infrastructure projects.
• Support highway approvals submissions (Section 278/Section 38) and related processes.
• Produce drawings and outputs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Apply UK design standards and guidance (DMRB, Building Regulations).
• Assist with technical documentation for project decisions.
• Deliver work independently while collaborating within a team.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, clients and wider project teams.

Skills

UK design standards

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Project delivery

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status or working towards chartership

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.

You will work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, gaining exposure to technically challenging schemes while developing your career within a consultancy recognised for its people-first culture and technical standards.

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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