Senior Engineer

Inclusionmaking Kier; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Engineer for their Highways team in London. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of highway projects, utilizing your expertise in highway geometry, pavement design, and UK legislation compliance. This full-time position offers a salary of £55,000 – £62,000 annually along with private healthcare benefits. Applicants must be working towards Chartered status or hold an equivalent qualification.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Flexible hours

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Significant practical experience in a similar design consultancy.
• In-depth understanding of DMRB, Manual for Streets, and other relevant UK standards.
• Experience as a Disability Confident employer is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Undertake work requiring creative application of principles.
• Manage multi-disciplinary project inputs ensuring quality outputs.
• Conduct site visits and advise on SHE issues.

Skills

Highway geometry

Pavement design

Drainage systems

Understanding of UK legislation

DMRB compliance

TfL Streetscape standards

Education

Incorporated member of a relevant professional institution (e.g. IEng MICE)

Chartered or working towards Chartered status with the ICE or equivalent

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Highways team at Union Street, London. You should bring strong expertise in highway geometry, pavement design, drainage systems, and a solid understanding of UK legislation, TfL Streetscape standards, and DMRB compliance. As a Senior Engineer you’ll take the lead in designing, assessing, and delivering highway projects across the city, managing your time with broad autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Undertake work requiring the application of principles in a wide range of contexts and demonstrate creativity in applying solutions.
• Manage multi‑disciplinary project inputs, ensuring programmes are met and quality outputs delivered.
• Conduct site visits, surveys and inspections, reporting and advising on SHE issues, and attend internal and external meetings on behalf of TKJV.
• Ensure designs comply with current UK standards including DMRB, TSRGD, Manual for Streets, and local authority requirements.
• Build and consolidate networks within the industry and across TKJV to enhance understanding and knowledge of expertise.

Qualifications

• Incorporated member of a relevant professional institution (e.g. IEng MICE) with relevant experience or significant practical experience in a similar design consultancy.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status with the ICE or equivalent.
• In‑depth understanding of DMRB, Manual for Streets, TfL Streetscape and other relevant UK standards and regulations, including Disability Confident.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer generally offers an interview to any applicant who declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job. In certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume or high‑peak times, the employer may limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled and non‑disabled people. We are a Disability Confident employer and aim to offer a fair and proportionate number of interviews to qualified disabled applicants.

Hours

Permanent, Fulltime (40 hours per week) with some flexibility on hours available if desired.

Salary & Benefits

£55,000 – £62,000 per year + private healthcare + benefits.