Highways Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Wytham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer specializing in highways and drainage design. Based in Oxford with hybrid work options, the role offers a salary up to £45,000 and involves exciting projects with a close-knit team. Applicants should have at least 3 years of UK experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' UK-based experience in highways and drainage design.
• Experience in producing calculations, sketches, drawings, and specifications.
• Familiarity with adoptable standards like Section 278, Section 38, Section 104.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of highways and drainage schemes according to adoptable standards.
• Produce detailed drainage and highway calculations, sketches, and drawings.
• Conduct site visits to verify that construction aligns with design intent.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Report writing

Communication skills

Job description

Civil Engineer

Highways and Drainage

Oxford — Hybrid

Salary up to £45,000

This is a great opportunity for an experienced civil engineer (highways and drainage design) to join a successful civils practice in Oxfordshire. Working on some interesting projects you will join a friendly, close-knit team. The successful applicant will be offered a competitive starting salary plus exciting benefits to suit lifestyle including hybrid work options.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of highways and drainage schemes, including adoptable standards (e.g., Section 278, Section 38, Section 104).
• Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D or Causeway Flow to produce detailed drainage and highway calculations, sketches and drawings.
• Prepare specifications and documentation in line with CIRIA guidance, BRE digests, BS EN 752 and relevant design standards.
• Conduct site visits to verify that construction aligns with drawings and design intent.
• Maintain commercial awareness around costing, budgets, and quotations.
• Support process improvement in design services and operational efficiency within the team.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• At least 3 years' UK-based experience in highways and drainage design.
• Experience producing highway and drainage calculations, preparing sketches, drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with adoptable standards (Section 278, Section 38, Section 104).
• Report writing and site verification experience.
• Strong communication and consultation skills; confident working with clients, contractors and multi-discipline teams.

Interested in this Civil Engineer role? Please get in touch with MIKAELA today.