Senior Highway Engineer

Waterman Aspen; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterman Aspen, a leading engineering consultancy, is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to join their West Yorkshire team. This role involves managing diverse highway engineering projects and providing technical guidance to clients. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, relevant qualifications, and a passion for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Company pension contribution

Salary sacrifice for additional benefits

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and managing highway engineering projects.
• In-depth knowledge of highway design principles and standards.
• Current UK experience with public, private, or third sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead highway engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and team members effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Highway Design

Communication

Education

HND, HNC, BEng, MEng or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

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You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Senior Highway Engineer will see you as a key member of the West Yorkshire team and you can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities
• Proven experience in leading and managing highway engineering projects from conception to completion.
• In-depth knowledge of highway design principles, standards, and practices.
• Proficiency in using design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D.
• Experience with highway design, including alignment, grading, drainage, and pavement design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Ability to prepare detailed reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Current UK Experience within a public, private or third sector UK based client.
• Understanding and appreciation of CDM regulations.
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• HND, HNC, BEng, MEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline would be an advantage
• IEng or CEng

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:

• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community