Senior Highway Design Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to join their dynamic Transportation team. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to exciting projects that are transforming UK highways through digitalisation and innovative solutions. Collaborating with top professionals, you will prepare designs, manage teams, and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role offers flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. If you are passionate about shaping the future of transport and thrive in a diverse, inclusive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Remote working options

Inclusive employment policies

Employee networks for support

Qualifications

• Significant experience in highway design and project management.
• Knowledge of legislation and standards in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and specifications according to DMRB.
• Manage graduate engineers and deliver work packages.

Skills

Highway Design

Project Management

Technical Reporting

Client Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

Shape the highways of tomorrow.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.
We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

Join as a Highways Engineer in our Transportation team. We work on projects of all sizes, scopes and scales, from the large M25 Project to the niche Human Drive. Our projects are bringing digitalisation to highways and transforming the way people live and work. And you'll be part of these collaborative design teams based across the country and the world. It's an exciting era for UK highways, with the rise of intelligent networks, autonomous technology and mobility as a service. To lead in emerging areas that interest you, all you need to do is speak up and take the initiative.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Highway Engineer to join our practice in Cambridge or Chelmsford (you will be able to work remotely for up to 3 days a week).

Your purpose:

• Prepare designs and specifications in accordance with Design Manual Roads Bridges (DMRB).
• Develop designs using AutoCAD, Civil3D models (as and where applicable).
• Deliver work packages with scope to move up to managing schemes and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide support to Project Managers within the design team in planning, programming, technical input to the pricing of project briefs, proposals, deliverables and cost estimation.
• Be accountable for checking, certifying, and authorising for issue: designs, documents, approvals, and reports.
• Manage graduate engineers and technicians to deliver work packages - coordinating engineering resources.
• Work collaboratively with clients and key stakeholders as necessary to deliver schemes/projects.
• Mentor and upskill more junior staff helping them develop professionally and progress towards professional qualifications.
• Be responsible for the preparation of feasibility studies, technical reports, detailed designs and production of contract documents across a variety of projects.
• Work together with the team and other disciplines in providing an integrated service to clients.
• Help seek innovative solutions in achieving best value in delivering our services.
• Provide technical support and leadership where required.

What you can bring:

• A BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and preferably Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.
• Demonstrable and significant experience in highway design working in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and other standards/best practice guidance.
• An understanding of the commercial aspects of project delivery.
• An extensive knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation, standards and procedures including the application of departures from standard.
• NEC and/or Project Management experience (advantageous).

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.