Highways Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Highways Engineer to join the Scotland Highways and Active Travel team, contributing to major programmes and energy infrastructure across the UK. You’ll work in a collaborative environment, using design and drainage software to deliver robust designs and mentor colleagues throughout project lifecycles.

The role offers hybrid working, flexible holiday allowances, and opportunities for training and professional development within a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
• A resourceful, articulate and clear communicator, with the ability to influence others.
• A hardworking and flexible individual, who is a team player, reliable, proactive and shows initiative.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently as well as within a larger multi-disciplinary team.
• A high expectation of performance for themselves and other members of the team.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• A supportive and encouraging approach to mentoring less experienced members of the team.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the team responsible for the technical delivery of highway infrastructure projects.
• Use highways design, drainage and other software packages to deliver technically robust designs.
• Mentor and coach team members and take responsibility for their technical development.
• Assist Project Managers on technical aspects of designs from project initiation through to completion.
• Delegate work to team members, program deliverables and monitor progress.
• Support the business in work-winning activities, including representing the business at networking events and preparing tenders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Mentoring capability

Teamwork and collaboration

Initiative and self-motivation

Tools

Highways design software

Drainage design software

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head‑on. It’s a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions.

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. Feel free to discuss what works best for you – from reduced weeks to buying additional leave over school holidays. If you're returning from a career break, let us know how we can help you transition back into work with us.

Join us as a Highways Engineer in our Transportation team and help drive the digital transformation of the highways sector. You will work within collaborative design teams across the UK and beyond, shaping projects that improve how people live and move.

As part of our Scotland Highways and Active Travel team, you will contribute to landmark programmes including the A9 Dalraddy–Slochd, A83 Rest & Be Thankful, East Airdrie Link Road, Ravenscraig Access Infrastructure South, and Westerhill Development Link Road. You will also support major energy infrastructure such as the Skye Overhead Line Realignment.

With a strong pipeline of impactful work, we offer exciting opportunities to grow your career and help deliver projects that make a real difference.

Your role

• Be part of the team responsible for the technical delivery of highway infrastructure projects.
• Use highways design, drainage and other software packages to deliver technically robust designs.
• Mentor and coach team members and take responsibility for their technical development.
• Assist Project Managers on technical aspects of designs from project initiation through to completion.
• Delegate work to team members, program deliverables and monitor progress.
• Support the business in work‑winning activities, including representing the business at networking events and preparing tenders.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
• A resourceful, articulate and clear communicator, with the ability to influence others.
• A hardworking and flexible individual, who is a team player, reliable, proactive and shows initiative.
• Self‑motivated and able to work both independently as well as within a larger multi‑discipline team.
• A high expectation of performance for themselves and other members of the team.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• A supportive and encouraging approach to mentoring less experienced members of the team.

Rewards & benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a broad range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. You will have access to a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. Our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances are designed to help you balance a great job with a fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Security clearance may be required for this role; offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, this will be discussed at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of 5 or more years of residency in the UK. If applying to this role please do not make reference to, or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.