Senior Highway Engineer: Lead High-Impact Projects

Utilise Recruitment; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Utilise Recruitment is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer (Tier 1 Contractor) based in Nantwich. You will lead high-value highway and civil schemes, stepping away from CAD drafting to provide strategic direction and delivery oversight.

You will work with a major Tier 1 client to drive schemes up to £5M, mentor junior engineers, manage budgets and programmes, and engage with stakeholders across local authorities and the public. A UK driving licence and civil engineering degree are required.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional membership in a relevant civil engineering body is expected.
• Strong knowledge of highway design, TROs, and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for complex highway schemes up to £5M.
• Oversee project programmes, budgets, and quality across delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and deputise for the Team Leader when needed.
• Engage with internal teams, local authorities and the public on schemes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

Mentoring juniors

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional civil engineering membership

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Utilise Recruitment is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer (Tier 1 Contractor) based in Nantwich. You will lead high-value highway and civil schemes, stepping away from CAD drafting to provide strategic direction and delivery oversight.

You will work with a major Tier 1 client to drive schemes up to £5M, mentor junior engineers, manage budgets and programmes, and engage with stakeholders across local authorities and the public. A UK driving licence and civil engineering degree are required.