Highways Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare cash plan

Professional institution membership

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting in Birmingham is seeking a Highways Design Engineer to join our established transport and infrastructure team. You will contribute to the design and delivery of highway schemes from concept through to detailed design, working on roads, junctions and access arrangements using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

The role involves producing layouts, understanding highway geometry and preparing technical design packages for development projects, with opportunities for career growth and a

Qualifications

• Experience as a highways/civil engineer in a consultancy.
• Experience with S278 and S38 highway design.
• Background in development-related highway design.
• Experience with roads, junctions and access arrangements.
• Strong AutoCAD skills; Civil 3D experience beneficial.
• Good understanding of highway design standards and guidance.
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Designing roads, junctions, roundabouts and access arrangements.
• Producing highway layouts and detailed engineering drawings.
• Undertaking highway geometry, levels and alignment design.
• Preparing technical design packages for development projects.
• Working on S278 and S38 highway schemes.
• Collaborating with technicians and other engineering disciplines.
• Using AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D to deliver design work.

Skills

Highways design

Communication

Teamwork

S278/S38 highway design

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Highways Design Engineer

Location: Birmingham Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE) + Benefits Type: Full-Time | Permanent An established and growing transport and infrastructure consultancy is looking to recruit a Highways Design Engineer to join its Birmingham office. The company delivers a wide range of development and infrastructure projects across the UK, covering residential, commercial, education and industrial schemes. This is a great opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team, working alongside highways engineers, transport planners and drainage specialists.

The Role

You’ll be involved in the design and delivery of highway schemes from initial concept through to detailed design. Responsibilities will include:

• Designing roads, junctions, roundabouts and access arrangements.
• Producing highway layouts and detailed engineering drawings.
• Undertaking highway geometry, levels and alignment design.
• Preparing technical design packages for development projects.
• Working on S278 and S38 highway schemes.
• Working closely with technicians and other engineering disciplines.
• Using AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D to deliver design work.

About You

• Experience in a Highways Design Engineer or Civil Engineer role within a consultancy.
• Experience with S278 and S38 highway design.
• Background in development-related highway design.
• Experience with roads, junctions and access arrangements.
• Strong AutoCAD skills; Civil 3D experience beneficial.
• Good understanding of highway design standards and guidance.
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.
• Company pension.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Membership to a professional institution.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Varied project workload and opportunities for career development.
• Plus a range of additional benefits!

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.