Senior Highway Design Engineer S278/S38 & Career Growth

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Fleet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary transport consultancy in the UK is looking for a Highway Design Engineer/Senior Highway Design Engineer to join their team. The role involves preparing highway design packages and delivering S278 and S38 schemes across various projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background, experience in project management, and familiarity with relevant design standards. You will also enjoy a competitive salary, profit share, and career progression opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit share and annual performance bonus

Private medical and dental cover

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Additional leave entitlement

Free on-site parking

Regular company social events

Structured career progression

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering Section 278 and Section 38 highway design schemes.
• Strong technical background across varied highway design environments.
• Experience mentoring junior team members and supporting technical development.
• In-depth knowledge of DMRB and other relevant design standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver highway design packages within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Plan and manage project resources to ensure efficient team utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory design standards and relevant authority guidance.
• Promote continuous improvement and bring forward innovative engineering solutions.

Skills

Highway design schemes

Project management

Technical drawing

Client liaison

Health & Safety regulations

Tools

Civils 3D

Causeway Flow

PDS

Job description

A multi-disciplinary transport consultancy in the UK is looking for a Highway Design Engineer/Senior Highway Design Engineer to join their team. The role involves preparing highway design packages and delivering S278 and S38 schemes across various projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background, experience in project management, and familiarity with relevant design standards. You will also enjoy a competitive salary, profit share, and career progression opportunities in a supportive environment.