Senior Design Engineer (Highways)

Rise Technical Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK seeks a Senior Design Engineer to deliver highway designs and manage projects. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in highway design and drainage, proficient in relevant software, and skills in project management. The company offers a supportive work environment with growth opportunities and various employee benefits, including medical insurance and pension.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pension

Profit Sharing

Free Parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Social Team Culture

Qualifications

• Experience in Section 278/38 highway design and drainage design.
• Strong project and team management skills.
• Proficient in relevant design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of highway designs to technical standards.
• Manage team resources and support collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with DMRB and statutory requirements.

Skills

Highway design

Drainage design

Project management

Team management

Tools

DMRB standards

MCHW

CDM compliance

Job description

Senior Design Engineer

Fleet, Office‑Based

45,000 - 55,000 + Bonus + Private Medical & Dental Insurance + Pension + Profit Sharing + Free Parking + Cycle to Work Scheme + Sociable Team Culture

A great opportunity for a Design Engineer to join a close‑knit, progressive consultancy specialising in highways and residential infrastructure. If you value quality, precision, and a supportive team, this could be the next step in your career.

Do you have design experience working on highways or drainage projects? Are you seeking a company where your work matters and your development is encouraged?

This consultancy is respected in the transport and infrastructure sector, delivering design solutions across residential, educational, healthcare, sporting, environmental, and mixed‑use projects. The team offers hands‑on mentorship, access to external training, and two appraisals per year with clear career progression. They also run regular office socials and company meet‑ups, creating a supportive and sociable workplace.

In this role, you'll lead the delivery of highway designs to programme, budget and technical standards. You'll manage team resources, collaborate across offices, and ensure designs meet Authority and Statutory requirements. You'll review and approve technical outputs, ensure compliance with DMRB, MCHW and CDM, and drive innovation, quality and continuous improvement within the team.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Section 278/38 highway design, confident project and team management skills, and a solid grasp of DMRB standards and contract documentation. Proficient in relevant software, you'll bring sound technical judgement, experience in drainage design, and the ability to mentor others while advising clients at a senior level.

The Role

• Deliver highway designs to programme, budget and technical standards, incorporating Authority and statutory requirements.
• Manage team resources and support cross‑office collaboration to meet project priorities.
• Review, approve and provide feedback on design outputs in line with DMRB/MCHW and local guidance.
• Promote innovation, ensure CDM and Health & Safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement within the team.

The Person

• Expertise in highway design, drainage design, and use of relevant software.
• Background in consultancy or civil engineering environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to precision.
• Keen to build a long‑term career with structured progression.

Reference Number: BBBH (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Cameron Day at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.