Senior Highway Engineer

Calibre Search; Otley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned engineering firm is looking for a Senior Highway Engineer to join its Highways & Transportation team in North Leeds. This role is ideal for a motivated professional with 8-15 years of civil engineering experience. Responsibilities include leading design projects, preparing technical reports, and ensuring compliance with design standards. The position offers a chance to work on major transport infrastructure projects in the UK and Ireland while advancing your career in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years' post-graduate experience within civil engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in transportation/highways design.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design of highways and transportation schemes.
• Prepare detailed design drawings, specifications and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with UK and Irish design standards.

Skills

Strong design capability

Excellent written communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Fluent in written and spoken English

Education

Honours degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

3D road design software (Civil 3D, OpenRoads, MX)

Job description

Overview

An Established multi-disciplinary, working on major projects across the UK & Ireland is looking for a Senior Highway Engineer to join its Highways & Transportation team in North Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to play a key role in the delivery of major UK and Irish transport infrastructure projects, while progressing their technical and leadership career within a growing team.

The role would suit a motivated professional with 8-15 years' post-graduate experience, strong design capability, and a desire to work on complex, high-profile transportation schemes focusing on multi-million pound design and build schemes.

Role

You will work on projects such as:

• Highways and major roads
• Bridges and structures
• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
• Active travel (cycleways and pedestrian schemes)
• Public transport infrastructure

Projects span the full asset lifecycle, from early feasibility and modelling through detailed design, construction support, and long-term asset management.

Senior Highway Engineer Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design of highways and transportation schemes
• Prepare detailed design drawings, specifications and technical reports
• Ensure compliance with UK and Irish design standards
• Support project delivery to programme and budget
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence

Senior Highway Engineer Essential Requirements

• Honours degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• 8-15 years' post-graduate experience within civil engineering
• Minimum 5 years' experience in transportation/highways design
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards chartership)
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20, MCHW)
• Experience preparing works contract documentation and specifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced consultancy environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and professional judgement
• Fluent or highly proficient in written and spoken English

Senior Highway Engineer Desirable Experience

• 3D road design software such as Civil 3D, OpenRoads or MX
• Familiarity with TII and NTA project management guidelines
• Experience on large-scale public infrastructure or transport programmes

If interested in this position but perhaps would like to learn more about the role before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

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