Highways Assistant Or Civil Engineer

Stantec; Ledston; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension

Annual leave

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Highways Assistant or Civil Engineer to join our Civil Infrastructure team in Manchester or Leeds. You'll support design and delivery of highways and civil projects across the North, gaining experience on Active Travel, bus infrastructure and major highway schemes.

You'll work with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams from concept to construction, preparing drawings and reports, visiting sites, and progressing toward professional accreditation such as

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Interest in highways and infrastructure design.
• Keen to develop technical skills and deliver projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and delivery of highways and infrastructure.
• Prepare drawings, reports and supporting documents.
• Support projects from concept to construction.
• Collaborate with clients, authorities and utilities.
• Undertake site visits and project coordination.
• Develop knowledge toward professional accreditation.

Skills

Highways design

Civil engineering

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Civil Eng

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

KeySIGNS

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Highways Assistant or Civil Engineer to join our Civil Infrastructure team in either Manchester or Leeds. You'll become part of a friendly, collaborative team delivering a diverse range of projects across the North, supporting the design and delivery of infrastructure that improves communities and connectivity across the UK.

From local community infrastructure schemes to major national infrastructure projects, you'll gain experience working on Active Travel, Bus Infrastructure, Public Realm and highways projects. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical skills, broaden your project experience and build your career within a supportive and growing team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Highways Assistant or Civil Engineer, you'll support the design and delivery of highways and civil infrastructure projects, working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical and sustainable solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the design and delivery of highways and infrastructure projects.
• Preparing technical drawings, reports and supporting documentation.
• Supporting projects through all stages of delivery, from concept design to construction.
• Collaborating with colleagues, clients, local authorities and utility providers.
• Undertaking site visits, inspections and project coordination activities.
• Developing your technical knowledge and working towards professional accreditation where applicable.

YOUR IMPACT

You’ll contribute to projects that improve communities, enhance transport networks and support sustainable development across the UK. Through a varied workload and support from experienced colleagues, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, take on increasing responsibility and make a meaningful impact on the projects you deliver.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll be degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline and have an interest in highways and infrastructure design. Whether you're starting your career or have some industry experience, you'll be keen to develop your technical skills and contribute to successful project delivery.

You’ll also have:

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.
• The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A willingness to work towards professional qualifications such as IEng or CEng.

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

• Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• DMRB, Manual for Streets and LTN 1/20.
• Utility coordination.
• InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage.
• KeySIGNS, KeyLINES or KeyPOST.

WHY JOIN US

We put people first:

We’re proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

We are driven to achieve:

Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.

We do what is right:

Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.

We are better together:

A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups )

Growth:

We’re on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!

Great Benefits:

• Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.

Hybrid / Flexible working:

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Other Locations

Leeds