Senior Highway Design Engineer – London, High-Impact Urban Schemes

Aldwych Consulting; 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 in London is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to join our highways team. You will work on urban realm and streetscape schemes, from feasibility through to detailed design, delivering high-quality outcomes across London and beyond.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree with at least 3 years' experience in highways/transport infrastructure, strong AutoCAD skills, and knowledge of DMRB, TfL streetscape guidance, and LTN 1/20.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive mindset

Ability to work in fast-paced projects

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Aldwych Consulting in London is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to join our highways team. You will work on urban realm and streetscape schemes, from feasibility through to detailed design, delivering high-quality outcomes across London and beyond.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree with at least 3 years' experience in highways/transport infrastructure, strong AutoCAD skills, and knowledge of DMRB, TfL streetscape guidance, and LTN 1/20.