Senior Design Engineer

Keyman Personnel; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading highways contractor in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their design team. You will lead the design process for major infrastructure projects, ensuring quality and compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, extensive highways design experience, and proficiency in design software. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Chartered or working toward Chartership (ICE or similar).
• Extensive experience in highways engineering and design.
• Strong knowledge of DMRB and highway design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design process on highways projects.
• Produce and review detailed highway designs and documentation.
• Oversee junior engineers and ensure quality control.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure effective communication.

Skills

Highways design experience

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Proficiency in design software

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MX

OpenRoads

Job description

Overview

We are currently working in partnership with a well-established Tier 1 highways contractor on an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to join their growing in-house design team. This is a fantastic chance to play a key role in the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process on a range of highways projects from feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.
• Produce and review detailed highway designs, drawings, calculations, and technical documentation in accordance with DMRB and other relevant standards.
• Oversee junior engineers and ensure quality control across all design outputs.
• Liaise with project managers, site teams, local authorities, and statutory bodies to ensure effective communication and delivery.
• Provide input to design programmes, risk assessments, and cost plans.
• Support the development of innovative and sustainable design solutions.
• Conduct site visits and inspections where required.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered or working toward Chartership (ICE or similar).
• Extensive experience in highways engineering and design (local authority or strategic road network).
• Strong knowledge of DMRB, CDM Regulations, and relevant highway design standards.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MX, or OpenRoads.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

If interested please apply now and contact Luke Thompson for more information