Senior Highway Engineer

Matchtech Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Genuine ownership of projects

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Mentoring and CPD support

Career progression towards Principal/F

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to lead highway projects in London and the South East. You will manage feasibility through to construction, delivering practical designs and maintaining trusted client relationships.

Role requires substantial UK highway design experience, strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D skills, and the ability to lead projects and communicate clearly with stakeholders. Hybrid working is available, with progression toward principal engineering roles.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or a closely related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Substantial UK highway design experience with independent lead responsibility from feasibility to construction.
• Knowledge of DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20 and London design guidance.
• Experience with highway geometry, road safety schemes and audits, and client liaison.
• Ability to write technical notes, reports and fee proposals with clear communication.
• Willingness to develop towards chartership with ICE or CIHT and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare feasibility, preliminary and detailed highway designs including active travel and bus priority.
• Produce models and drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, including levels and construction details.
• Lead highway projects from inception to construction support, managing scope, risk and budgets.
• Prepare technical notes, design reports and Road Safety Audit responses for approvals.
• Act as daily contact for clients, authorities, TfL, developers and contractors.
• Manage Section 278 and Section 38 technical approvals where required.
• Contribute to QA, bids and ongoing development of the consultancy.

Skills

Active travel design

Client communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in civil engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Our client, an independent highways consultancy supporting local highway authorities, public bodies and developers across London and the South East, is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer for a permanent, full-time position. The role offers the opportunity to lead highway projects from feasibility through to construction, while producing practical, buildable designs and managing trusted client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare feasibility, preliminary and detailed designs for highway, active travel, public realm, bus priority, junction and road safety schemes
• Produce high-quality models and drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, including general arrangements, levels, kerbing, paving, signs, lining and construction details
• Undertake highway geometric design, swept path analysis, levels and quantities, while coordinating drainage, utilities and other interfaces
• Lead projects from inception through to construction support, managing scope, programme, risk, budgets and change
• Prepare technical notes, design reports, options assessments, Road Safety Audit responses and technical approval submissions
• Act as the day-to-day contact for clients, highway authorities, TfL, developers, contractors and other stakeholders
• Manage Section 278 and Section 38 technical approval processes where required
• Contribute to quality assurance, technical reviews, fee proposals, bids and the ongoing development of the consultancy

Job Requirements:

• Degree in civil engineering or a closely related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Substantial experience in UK highway design, with the ability to lead detailed schemes independently from feasibility to construction
• Strong hands‑on skills in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, including corridor and surface modelling, levels and drawing production
• Experience in active travel, Healthy Streets, public realm or highway improvement schemes
• Understanding of junction design, road safety schemes and responding to Road Safety Audits
• Sound knowledge of the DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20 and relevant London design guidance
• Experience in project leadership, client relationship management and clear technical writing
• Ability to work independently, apply practical engineering judgement and communicate confidently with clients, colleagues and contractors

Experience of bus priority schemes, working with TfL, Section 278 and Section 38 works, traffic signal junction design, drainage and SuDS, MicroDrainage or similar software, and contributing to bids would be advantageous. Professional development towards chartership with the ICE or CIHT is expected, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Working Arrangements:

• Permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week
• Hybrid working
• Flexibility around project and client requirements

Benefits:

• Genuine ownership of projects and client relationships
• Varied highways work covering active travel, public realm, bus priority, junctions, road safety and developer schemes
• Supportive environment
• Clear progression towards Principal Engineer and beyond
• Mentoring and support towards professional chartership
• Funded continuing professional development, training and one professional membership
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme

If you are an experienced Senior Highway Engineer with strong AutoCAD, Civil 3D, traffic and highway design skills, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of varied projects and contribute to a growing consultancy.