Highways Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil and environmental engineering consultancy in West London is seeking a Highways Engineer to design and deliver infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in highways design, be proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £35k–£50k, flexible working options, and support for professional development in a growing, employee-owned business.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Private medical cover

Workplace pension scheme

Professional membership support

Employee-owned business benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in highways or public realm design.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design packages for highways and public realm projects.
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 regulations.
• Support project and commercial management processes.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Highways Engineer - West London - £35k - £50k (DOE) + Benefits

Are you a skilled Highways Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Want to work on meaningful projects that prioritise sustainability, safety, and smart urban design? This could be your perfect fit.

An established and rapidly growing civil and environmental engineering consultancy in West London is seeking a Highways Design Engineer to join their forward‑thinking team. With a strong pipeline of highways and public realm schemes, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in project delivery while continuing to develop your career in a supportive and technically strong environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Highways Engineering Team Lead, you’ll be involved in the design, review and delivery of medium‑to‑large infrastructure projects. This role offers a mix of hands‑on design work, project and client management, and mentoring opportunities.

You’ll contribute to high‑quality engineering outputs and help shape spaces that are safer, more sustainable, and built for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver design packages for highways and public realm projects
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 regulations
• Support project and commercial management processes
• Engage with clients, local authorities, and other key stakeholders
• Contribute to the technical leadership of the engineering team
• Support and mentor junior and graduate engineers

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in highways or public realm design
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience working collaboratively within a team and with external stakeholders
• Track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to a high technical standard
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and a willingness to grow and support others

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary package. £35k – £50k (DOE)
• Flexible working options (including hybrid working)
• Private medical cover eligibility
• Workplace pension scheme
• Fully funded professional membership and training support
• Opportunity to join a growing, employee‑owned business
• Be part of a consultancy that is B Corp certified, committed to environmental and social impact

Interested?

If you’re looking for a new challenge in a company that values quality, sustainability, and people – apply today or reach out to Will Herman on #removed#.

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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