Highways Engineer

Wilde Consulting Engineers; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilde Consulting Engineers, based in Stockport, is seeking an experienced Highway Engineer for contract (Outside IR35) or permanent roles. The candidate will lead detailed highway design, contribute to active travel schemes, and liaise with clients and contractors on multiple North West projects.

Requirements include a minimum of 5 years' highways design experience, progression toward incorporated or chartered status, and a solid background in DMRB and related design standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ highways design experience.
• Working towards Incorporated or Chartered status.
• Strong experience delivering detailed highway design for local authority and active travel schemes.
• Knowledge of DMRB, LTn 1/20 and other design standards.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of high-quality highway design work with a strong focus on detailed design.
• Support on active travel and local authority schemes.
• Preparation of designs, drawings and calculations.
• Production of contract documents and specifications.
• Client and contractor liaison.
• Collaboration with other discipline leads to ensure technical integration.

Skills

Highways design

Active travel

Client liaison

Project delivery

Tools

Civils 3D

MX

Job description

Location: Stockport
Position type: Contract (Outside IR35) or Permanent
Rate/salary: Negotiable and competitive

Wilde is one of the largest independently owned consultancies in the UK, with over 100 employees across our offices in London, Stockport and Liverpool. We continue to grow in the North West, with appointments to a range of framework contracts and a diverse portfolio of clients and projects.

We are looking to speak with Highways Engineers with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, working towards professional qualification (Incorporated or Chartered status), and with strong experience delivering detailed highway design on local authority-led and active travel schemes.

A strong background in detailed design is essential, along with a working knowledge of DMRB, LTN 1/20 and other relevant design standards. Experience with design software such as Civils 3D and/or MX is desirable.

You will be involved in the preparation detailed designs, scheme drawings and calculations, along with supporting contract documents and specifications. The role will also include liaison with clients and contractors, project support, and contribution to scheme delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivery of high-quality highway design work (with a strong focus on detailed design)
• Support on active travel and local authority schemes
• Preparation of designs, drawings and calculations
• Production of contract documents and specifications
• Client and contractor liaison
• Collaboration with other discipline leads to ensure technical integration

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a minimum of 5 years’ highways design experience
• Is working towards professional qualification (Incorporated or Chartered)
• Has strong experience in active travel and local authority-led schemes
• Has a solid background in detailed highway design
• Can work independently and take ownership of design delivery
• Is self-motivated, proactive, and keen to progress

Wilde Consulting Engineers are an Equal Opportunities employer.