Hybrid Highways Engineer - Section 278/38 Specialist

Carrington West; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Section 278 / Section 38 Highway Engineer to join our highways team in Bradford. The role focuses on reviewing submissions, ensuring compliance with DMRB and Manual for Streets, and addressing design issues before delivery.

A hybrid working arrangement is offered with mandatory office presence on Tue, Wed and Thu. You will review designs, BoQs, and project programmes, liaise with developers and internal teams, and assess risks while maintaining quality

Qualifications

• Experience in highway engineering and S278/S38 agreements, with ability to review technical submissions and approvals.
• Strong understanding of DMRB, Manual for Streets and applicable highway standards.
• Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings, BoQs and associated specifications.

Responsibilities

• Review Section 278 and Section 38 highway designs for technical compliance and constructability.
• Assess designs against DMRB, Manual for Streets and relevant highway standards.
• Identify design errors, omissions, inconsistencies and potential construction risks.
• Review BoQs, check quantities, scope and commercial accuracy.
• Monitor project programmes, technical approvals and delivery milestones.
• Liaise with developers, consultants and internal teams to resolve design issues.

Skills

Highway engineering experience

S278 and S38 agreements

DMRB knowledge

Manual for Streets

Highway design standards

Interpret drawings

BoQ review

AutoCAD

MS Office

Project management software

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Section 278 / Section 38 Highway Engineer to join our highways team in Bradford. The role focuses on reviewing submissions, ensuring compliance with DMRB and Manual for Streets, and addressing design issues before delivery.

A hybrid working arrangement is offered with mandatory office presence on Tue, Wed and Thu. You will review designs, BoQs, and project programmes, liaise with developers and internal teams, and assess risks while maintaining quality