Senior Highway Engineer

M Group Highways; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to enhance the UK's transportation network. This role involves leading innovative highway maintenance projects, ensuring quality delivery while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. With a focus on safety and client satisfaction, you'll have the opportunity to manage multidisciplinary teams and contribute to community value. The company values responsibility, innovation, and teamwork, offering a competitive benefits package that includes a pension scheme, employee assistance, and generous leave entitlements. Join us to make a significant impact in the infrastructure sector and advance your career.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Online GP

Employee assistance

Retail discounts

Life assurance

Holiday purchase schemes

Accident cover

Generous leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status or extensive experience.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary highway projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of highway maintenance and improvement schemes.
• Perform technical design checks, site visits, and inspections.
• Manage resource planning and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Highway design

Project management

Technical design checks

Commercial awareness

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status

Experience towards IEng/CEng

Tools

Alignment software

Drainage design software

Sign design software

AutoCAD

Job description

Join us as a Senior Highway Engineer at M Group Highways

We are seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to join our team, supporting infrastructure maintenance, renewal, and innovation across the UK. This role offers opportunities for growth and development in a safety-first, client-centric environment that fosters respect, fun, and success.

Location

Based in Bury St Edmunds, supporting the UK’s transportation network.

About Us

M Group Highways is the UK's leading highway maintenance contractor, committed to building a better future through innovative solutions and community value. We support the safe movement of people and create social value in the communities where we operate.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the design of highway maintenance and improvement schemes, ensuring delivery within time, budget, and quality standards.
• Perform technical design checks, site visits, surveys, and inspections.
• Manage resource planning and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including sub-consultants.
• Support people management activities such as training, performance reviews, mentoring, and development.

Candidate Requirements

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status, or extensive experience working towards IEng/CEng.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary highway projects, with knowledge of design standards and contracts.
• Proficiency in alignment, drainage, sign design software, and AutoCAD.
• Commercial awareness and project delivery experience.
• Full UK/EEC driving license.

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme, online GP, employee assistance, retail discounts, life assurance, and more.
• Additional perks include holiday purchase schemes, accident cover, and generous leave entitlements.

Our Values

• Responsibility, innovation, teamwork, and ambition guide our culture and operations.

Join us to be part of an inclusive, supportive environment that values diversity and development. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting our employees' careers.

Please note: Job postings may close early; apply promptly. Successful candidates may undergo background checks, drug, and alcohol testing as required.