Senior Highway Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Workplace Pension

Training & Development

Sponsorship of Professional Membership

Performance-Related Bonus

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd in London is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to lead and support highway and streetscape design across urban environments. You will work on active travel, public realm and transport projects, delivering detailed designs from feasibility through to implementation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in highways/transport design, strong AutoCAD skills, and a good grasp of DMRB, TfL street guidance and CDM 2015 requirements. A proactive, client-facing approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with 3+ years in highways/transport infrastructure design.
• Experience developing highway designs in line with DMRB, TfL streetscape guidance, LT N 1/20.
• Strong AutoCAD skills with ability to produce high-quality drawings and design packages.
• Experience managing Statutory Undertaker diversion processes from searches through to implementation.
• Solid understanding of CDM 2015 for Designers/Principal Designers.
• Strong communication with clients, colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced London environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support development of highway and streetscape designs in urban environments.
• Deliver schemes across active travel, public realm, traffic and transportation projects.
• Produce detailed design packages using AutoCAD.
• Work on projects from feasibility to implementation.
• Apply DMRB, TfL streetscape guidance, LT N 1/20, LCDS and TSRGD as applicable.
• Manage Statutory Undertaker diversion processes from searches to implementation.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, contractors and sub-consultants.

Skills

Highway design

AutoCAD

Communication skills

CDM 2015

Streetscape guidance

Statutory Undertaker

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Postgraduate qualification in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Highway Engineer

Location: London

Salary: £46,000 - £57,000 + Excellent Benefits + Performance Bonus

Consultant / Senior Highway Engineer - London

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious engineer to join a business known for delivering high-quality public realm, active travel, highways, and streetscape schemes, while offering genuine opportunities for career progression, technical development, and involvement in high-profile projects across London and beyond.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a Highway Engineer with at least 3 years' industry experience, looking to play a key role in a growing highways team delivering a wide range of urban realm, active travel, traffic and transport infrastructure schemes.

You’ll be involved in projects from initial feasibility and concept development through to detailed design and implementation, working on challenging and often high-profile schemes for both public and private sector clients.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting the development of highway and streetscape designs in urban environments
• Delivering schemes across active travel, public realm, traffic, and transportation projects
• Producing detailed design packages using AutoCAD
• Working on projects from feasibility stage through to implementation
• Applying relevant design standards and guidance including DMRB, TfL streetscape guidance, LTN 1/20, LCDS and TSRGD
• Managing and coordinating Statutory Undertaker plant diversion processes, from initial searches through to quotations and implementation
• Preparing technical reports and documentation for clients and stakeholders
• Collaborating closely with internal teams, clients, contractors, sub-consultants and stakeholders
• Supporting project delivery in complex and fast-paced London environments
• Contributing to project planning, coordination and the overall successful delivery of schemes

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A relevant degree in Civil Engineering (or similar), postgraduate qualification, or equivalent professional experience
• At least 3 years of industry experience within highways / transport infrastructure design
• Experience developing highway designs in line with:

• DMRB

• TfL streetscape guidance

• LTN 1/20

• Strong AutoCAD skills with the ability to produce high-quality drawings and design packages
• Experience managing Statutory Undertaker diversion processes from searches through to implementation
• A solid understanding of CDM 2015 requirements for Designers / Principal Designers
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with clients, colleagues, contractors, sub-consultants and stakeholders
• A proactive mindset with the ability to use initiative
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced project environment, particularly on challenging urban schemes

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous, but are not essential:

• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
• Ability to take a lead role in project delivery
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D
• Experience collaborating with other disciplines, such as urban design
• Knowledge of SuDS and raingarden design
• Working towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or above with a relevant professional body

Why Apply?

• Supportive growth and mentoring
• Continuous professional development
• High-quality, meaningful project work
• Collaboration and innovation
• Long-term career progression

You’ll be joining a team that works on varied, complex and often high-profile schemes, giving you the chance to broaden your experience and play a visible role in shaping projects that have a direct impact on the public realm and urban environment.

Benefits

A strong package is on offer, including:

• Salary of £46,000 - £57,000 (depending on experience)
• Private Healthcare
• Workplace Pension
• Training & Development
• Sponsorship of Professional Memberships
• Performance-Related Bonus

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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