Highway Maintenance Engineer

Carrington West; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Highway Engineer to join their highways team in East Yorkshire. The role involves conducting site visits, managing highway maintenance projects, and using AutoCAD for project documentation. Candidates should have proficient knowledge in highway maintenance standards, strong communication skills, and experience supervising works. This is a site and office-based position, not remote.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of highway maintenance standards and specifications.
• Previous experience supervising works and maintaining records.
• Ability to work independently and manage site-based responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits and assess carriageways and footways.
• Develop maintenance treatments and create schedules using AutoCAD.
• Supervise on-site works to ensure they meet client standards.

Skills

Highway maintenance techniques

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

AutoCAD (2D)

Computer literacy

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for a Highway Engineer in East Yorkshire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a delivery-focused Highway Engineer to join my client's established highways team on a temporary contract, supporting highway maintenance projects across the East Riding of Yorkshire. This position is an initial 3‑month contract which acts as a probationary period as the position is ongoing.

This role is site‑based and office‑based – remote working is not suitable (outside IR35).

The main duties of the Highway Engineer are:

• Undertake regular site visits to assess the condition of carriageways and footways
• Develop appropriate maintenance treatments and prepare schedules and 2D drawings using AutoCAD
• Supervise on‑site works and ensure delivery meets client standards
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and documentation of works undertaken
• Collaborate with internal teams and attend meetings at client offices as required
• Utilise MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams) and client IT systems to support project delivery

The Highway Engineer will have key experience in:

• Sound knowledge of highway maintenance techniques, standards and specifications
• Previous experience supervising works and maintaining detailed records
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D only) and a good level of computer literacy
• Familiarity with local authority working environments is beneficial
• Knowledge of NEC contracts is advantageous but not essential
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage site‑based responsibilities

For more details and to apply for the role, please call James Allbon at Carrington West on 02393 876042 or email [e-mail].

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways & Infrastructure professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact James Allbon at Carrington West on 02393 876042 for more information.

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