Senior Highway Engineer - Transport Infrastructure Leader

Calibre Search; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre Search is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to join the Highways & Transportation team in North Leeds. You will lead design on major UK/Irish transport schemes, from feasibility to detailed design, construction support and long-term asset management.

The role requires 3+ years post-graduate experience, Chartered status or progression towards, and strong knowledge of design standards. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

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 relevant standards (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.

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

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Frequent fast-paced environment

Education

Honours degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

MX

Job description

Calibre Search is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to join the Highways & Transportation team in North Leeds. You will lead design on major UK/Irish transport schemes, from feasibility to detailed design, construction support and long-term asset management.

The role requires 3+ years post-graduate experience, Chartered status or progression towards, and strong knowledge of design standards. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.