Senior Highway Engineer: Lead Highways & Transport Projects

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

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.