Highways Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established civil engineering consultancy based in Northampton is seeking a Highways Engineer to join their growing team. The successful candidate will support senior engineers in delivering highways and infrastructure projects, from design to implementation. Knowledge of AutoCAD and civil engineering principles are essential. This is a full-time, permanent role offering professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Structured training

Support toward career progression

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of civil design software is required.
• Understanding of highways and drainage design principles.
• Full UK driving licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions for highways and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare technical reports and design documentation.
• Support project coordination and client communication.

Skills

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Civil engineering principles

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

PDS

Job description

I'm currently recruiting for a Highways Engineer to join a well‑established civil engineering consultancy based in Northampton. This is a full‑time, permanent opportunity within a growing infrastructure team working on a wide variety of residential, commercial and education projects across the UK.

The Role

You’ll be supporting senior engineers on the design and delivery of highways and infrastructure schemes‑from early concept work through to detailed design. The position offers exposure to roads, drainage, earthworks, and broader civil engineering elements, with involvement across technical design, drawings, calculations, and client liaison.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities include:

• Developing design solutions for highways and infrastructure projects
• Preparing technical reports, calculations and design documentation
• Supporting project coordination, client communication and design delivery
• Producing high‑quality drawings and models using industry software
• Carrying out site visits and surveys
• Ensuring designs meet current standards, regulations and health & safety requirements
• Collaborating with internal engineering and technical teams

Software Exposure

You’ll have the chance to work with leading industry tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage and PDS.

What We’re Looking For

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (and ideally other civil design software)
• Understanding of civil engineering principles, including highways and drainage design
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence
• A proactive, organised and motivated approach
• Familiarity with UK design standards and CDM regulations

This consultancy also offers ongoing professional development, structured training, and support toward career progression.

If you’d like to discuss the role or learn more, please apply or get in touch.

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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