Senior Design Engineer

Red King Resourcing; England; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly skilled Senior Design Engineer. The role involves designing, coordinating, and delivering highway projects. Candidates must have a degree in Civil Engineering and extensive experience with Section 278 and Section 38 projects. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is essential. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Section 278 and Section 38 highway design projects.
• Strong understanding of DMRB, Manual for Streets, and local authority standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design and delivery of Section 278 and Section 38 highway works.
• Prepare and review technical drawings, design models, and reports.
• Produce drainage designs in accordance with national standards.

Skills

Highway design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Geometric highway design

Drainage design

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MicroDrainage

Causeway Flow

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Design Engineer with extensive experience in highway design, particularly in the preparation and delivery of Section 278 and Section 38 schemes. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, coordination, and delivery of infrastructure projects for both public and private sector clients. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is essential.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary design team, supporting the design and delivery of highways and drainage schemes associated with new developments, highway improvements, and urban regeneration projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design and delivery of Section 278 and Section 38 highway works in accordance with local authority and DMRB standards.
• Prepare and review technical drawings, design models, and reports using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software.
• Undertake geometric highway design, including horizontal and vertical alignments, junction layouts, and roundabouts.
• Produce drainage designs in accordance with national standards and sustainable drainage principles.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to project management, fee proposals, and design programme planning.
• Ensure designs comply with health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Key Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering Section 278 and Section 38 highway design projects.
• Advanced working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D for highway and drainage design.
• Strong understanding of DMRB, Manual for Streets, and local authority standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work to tight deadlines.

Desirable:

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng / IEng) status, or working towards it.
• Experience using drainage design software (e.g., MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow).
• Familiarity with 3D modelling, BIM workflows, and digital design processes.
• Experience working within a consultancy environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.