Highways Senior Engineer

Carrington West; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in Leeds is seeking a Senior Engineer to join a flagship cycleway project. In this role, you will lead quality management and oversee urban landscaping efforts while progressing towards an Agent position. Ideal candidates will have proven civil engineering experience and strong communication skills. The role promises a supportive benefits package and a clear path for development within the organization.

Benefits

Salary of £50,000

Supportive benefits package

Structured development

Ongoing training

Defined career progression route

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering, highways, or public-realm schemes.
• Ability to manage quality processes and site activities efficiently.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead on quality management across the project.
• Support and guide the site team to maintain high construction standards.
• Oversee urban landscaping and associated civil engineering works.
• Ensure compliance and technical delivery on-site.
• Gain project leadership experience for progression.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Quality management

Effective communication

Project leadership

Job description

Senior Engineer – Leeds

Senior Engineer – Leeds | Progression to Agent | £55,000

Are you ready to take the next big step in your career? As a Senior Engineer, you'll join a flagship cycleway project in Leeds City Centre, where you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality urban infrastructure while being supported to progress into an Agent position.

You will be part of a forward-thinking contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex public‑realm and highways projects. You will work in a team that values development, encourages new ideas and invests in helping you push towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Lead on quality management across the project.
• Support and guide the site team to maintain high construction standards.
• Oversee elements of urban landscaping and associated civil engineering works.
• Ensure accurate site documentation, compliance and technical delivery.
• Gain hands‑on project leadership experience that directly supports your progression into an Agent role.

Qualifications

To be successful as a Senior Engineer, you will bring proven experience in civil engineering, highways or public‑realm schemes. You'll be confident overseeing site activities, managing quality processes and working collaboratively with supervisors, subcontractors and project managers. A proactive approach and strong communication skills will help you excel.

Benefits

Salary of £50,000, a supportive benefits package, structured development, ongoing training and a defined career progression route.

Location

Site‑based in Leeds City Centre, contributing directly to a high‑profile scheme that improves active travel and urban connectivity.

Application

If you're looking for a role that offers genuine progression, technical development and the chance to move towards an Agent position, this opportunity is ideal for you.