Senior Design Engineer

Carrington West; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to manage highways and infrastructure projects. You'll lead delivery, ensure compliance with standards, and mentor junior engineers while enjoying a supportive culture and excellent benefits. This position offers a hands-on approach with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave and bonus schemes

Private medical and dental insurance

Life insurance cover

Cycle to work scheme

Profit-sharing opportunities

Free on-site parking

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Section 278 and Section 38 highway design schemes.
• Proven project management skills across a variety of highway and infrastructure projects.
• Confident team leadership and mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of highway design schemes, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Allocate resources effectively across priority tasks, managing team performance and workloads.
• Oversee technical design work, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

Skills

Section 278 and Section 38 highway design schemes

Project management

Team leadership and mentoring

DMRB and MCHW knowledge

CAD design (Civil 3D)

Tools

Causeway Flow

PDS

Job description

Senior Design Engineer - Highways & Infrastructure | Fleet - Hampshire
Permanent | Excellent benefits package | Growing consultancy with national reach
Looking for your next step as a Senior Design Engineer? This opportunity places you at the heart of a thriving, forward-thinking consultancy that delivers transport planning and infrastructure design solutions across the UK. With offices strategically located in the Midlands, North East, and South East, the company serves a wide portfolio of public and private sector clients, including major commercial developers.
The firm has built a reputation as a one-stop shop for transport and development consultancy services-offering expertise from initial planning through to detailed design, implementation, and operation. Their success is evident in the volume of repeat business and high-profile project wins.
As a Senior Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in managing complex Section 278/38 highways schemes and providing technical leadership to a growing team. You'll be empowered to influence project outcomes, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the highest standards of design delivery in line with national guidance such as DMRB and MCHW.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on while still contributing to strategic project direction. You'll be working alongside a collaborative senior management team that values innovation, professional development, and high-quality delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
·Lead the delivery of highway design schemes, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
·Allocate resources effectively across priority tasks, managing team performance and workloads.
·Oversee technical design work, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and statutory body requirements.
·Prepare and review design information, technical reports, and contract documents.
·Contribute to the development of design standards, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
·Maintain a proactive approach to risk and health & safety, including CDM regulations.
What They're Looking For:
·Strong experience with Section 278 and Section 38 highway design schemes.
·Proven project management skills across a variety of highway and infrastructure projects.
·Confident team leadership and mentoring experience.
·Solid working knowledge of DMRB, MCHW, and drainage design using tools such as Causeway Flow and PDS.
·Experience in CAD design (Civil 3D) and preparation of contract documentation.
·Strong technical judgement and ability to liaise with key stakeholders on engineering matters.
Bonus Points If You Have:
·Membership with a relevant Chartered Institute.
·Experience with cost-estimating and commercial reporting.
·A valid UK driving licence.
Perks and Benefits:
·Generous annual leave and bonus schemes
·Private medical and dental insurance
·Life insurance cover
·Cycle to work scheme
·Profit-sharing opportunities
·Free on-site parking
·A supportive and inclusive culture that genuinely invests in your career
If you're looking for a new challenge with a consultancy where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your progression is a priority-this role could be the perfect fit.