Highways Senior Engineer (UK Wide)

Jacobs; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Highways Engineer in Glasgow to deliver technical excellence on transportation projects. You will oversee key design elements, ensuring budget and programme integrity while collaborating with project stakeholders.

The role involves mentoring junior team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The candidate should possess a relevant degree and design experience in transportation.

Flexible working arrangements and well-being benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in delivering local and major highways projects.
• Experience with the land side alignment in adjacent sectors such as Water and Rail.
• Experience in a global multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical excellence and innovation for transportation projects.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to produce high-quality outcomes.
• Mentor and support less experienced team members.

Skills

Design experience in transportation and the built environment

Understanding of design standards such as DMRB

Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent qualification

Job description

At Jacobs, we challenge today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

As a Senior Highways Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering technical excellence, innovation, and safety across a wide range of transportation projects. You’ll take ownership of key design deliverables, identify opportunities for automation and process efficiencies, and ensure scope changes are escalated appropriately to maintain programme and budget integrity.

You’ll collaborate closely with discipline leads and project stakeholders to produce high‑quality outcomes, while also mentoring and supporting less experienced team members—helping to build capability and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Jacobs is a recognised leader in the transportation sector, partnering with major clients such as National Highways, Transport Scotland and the Welsh Government, and contributing to transformative mega‑projects like NEOM The Line and King Khalid International Airport.

Key Clients

• Manchester Airport Group
• United Utilities
• Cheshire East Council
• West Yorkshire Combined Authority
• Worcestershire County Council
• Birmingham City Council
• Derbyshire County Council
• West of England Combined Authority

Qualifications

• Design experience in transportation and the built environment.
• Attained a relevant professional qualification, for example a degree in engineering and CEng/ IEng or equivalent qualifications or work experience.
• Technical experience of delivering local and/or major highways projects or the land side alignment elements in adjacent markets such as Water, Aviation or rail.
• Thorough understanding of commonly used design standards such as Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) or international equivalents.
• Sound knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and a passion for fostering safety and wellbeing.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a global multi‑disciplinary team.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements and well‑being benefits are available within our hybrid working policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process if needed.