Lead Highways Design Engineer | Civil 3D & NEC Expert

Pave Recruit; Richmond; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded professional membership

Training support

Pension scheme

Employee-owned company

B Corp certified

International team

Job summary

Pave Recruit is seeking a Senior Highways Design Engineer to lead highways design projects within the Highways and Infrastructure team. You will manage multiple schemes such as town centre redevelopments, cycle routes, civic spaces, and junction improvements, ensuring compliant, cost-effective designs.

You will work with engineers, technicians and project managers to deliver high-quality outputs, support junior staff, and liaise with clients and stakeholders to meet project objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong CAD skills (Civil 3D desirable).
• Familiar with NEC form of contract and CDE software.
• Experience managing objectives, timelines and budgets with client liaison.
• Collaborative skills to engage stakeholders and meet project expectations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Contractor throughout design and build.
• Design drainage systems incl. culverts, storm water, erosion control.
• Review and approve drawings for accuracy and standards compliance.
• Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D and related tools to create designs.
• Assist delivery team to ensure technical accuracy.
• Manage projects according to client requirements.
• Mentor junior team members to deliver high-quality outputs.

Skills

CAD skills

Civil 3D

NEC contracts

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

CDE software

Job description

Pave Recruit is seeking a Senior Highways Design Engineer to lead highways design projects within the Highways and Infrastructure team. You will manage multiple schemes such as town centre redevelopments, cycle routes, civic spaces, and junction improvements, ensuring compliant, cost-effective designs.

You will work with engineers, technicians and project managers to deliver high-quality outputs, support junior staff, and liaise with clients and stakeholders to meet project objectives.