Senior Civil Engineer – Hybrid Highways Design Lead

Amey; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development

Pension scheme

24 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Affinity Networks

Social Impact Days

Job summary

Amey Consulting is seeking a permanent Senior Engineer to join the Consulting Highways team in Newcastle, with hybrid working options across the region. The role supports National Highways as a design partner, delivering schemes within the £3.6bn SDF framework over six years.

You will lead design teams, mentor junior designers, and ensure designs meet client requirements and safety standards while managing budgets and bid activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Highways/Civil engineering as an Engineer or equivalent.
• Knowledge of design processes and civil engineering standards.
• Ability to deliver technically sound highways solutions meeting client requirements.
• Experience with health, safety and welfare regulations.
• Progress toward Incorporated or Chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver technically sound highway solutions.
• Prepare and check designs, calculations, drawings and docs for scheme deliverables.
• Oversee junior staff and mentor designers.
• Manage project budgets and costs of deliverables.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers at peer level.
• Contribute to bids and work winning.
• Promote health and safety within the team.

Skills

Highways engineering

Civil engineering design

Team leadership

Health and safety compliance

Client liaison

Project mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Amey Consulting is seeking a permanent Senior Engineer to join the Consulting Highways team in Newcastle, with hybrid working options across the region. The role supports National Highways as a design partner, delivering schemes within the £3.6bn SDF framework over six years.

You will lead design teams, mentor junior designers, and ensure designs meet client requirements and safety standards while managing budgets and bid activities.