Senior Highway Engineer - Lead Design & Transport Schemes

Calibre Search; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre Search is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to lead designs on highways and transportation schemes in the Leeds area.

You will prepare detailed drawings and reports, ensuring compliance with UK standards and contributing to project delivery on time and within budget. This role also offers mentoring opportunities for junior engineers and a path to technical excellence within a fast-paced consultancy.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in transportation/highways design.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards chartership).
• Strong knowledge of 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.
• Fluent or highly proficient in written and spoken English.

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

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Honours degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

MX

Job description

Calibre Search is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to lead designs on highways and transportation schemes in the Leeds area.

You will prepare detailed drawings and reports, ensuring compliance with UK standards and contributing to project delivery on time and within budget. This role also offers mentoring opportunities for junior engineers and a path to technical excellence within a fast-paced consultancy.