Senior Highway/Infrastructure Design Engineer

Haskoning; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Haskoning UK is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to lead the delivery of highway and infrastructure design projects within the Integrated Transport Planning team. You will guide projects from concept through detailed design stages for ITP clients in a multi-disciplinary environment.

The role emphasizes 3D Civil 3D design, BIM/CDE workflows, and mentoring engineers, with a strong focus on standards, safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering highway/infrastructure design projects to local authority standards.
• Experience from concept design to detailed construction-ready designs.
• Chartered Engineer status desirable; CIHT/ICE membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through concept, planning and preliminary design stages to ensure feasible, sustainable outcomes.
• Advise on design standards, environmental concerns and stakeholder needs for precision layouts.
• Develop concepts into construction-ready designs meeting safety, efficiency and compliance.
• Prepare drainage designs, profiles and schedules for tender and construction.
• Provide leadership, oversight and clear communication across project teams.
• Conduct road safety audits and recommend improvements to reduce risk.

Skills

Highway design experience

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

BIM experience

CEng desirable

CIHT/ICE membership

Civil 3D proficiency

Multi-location project management

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

This is an opportunity for a motivated individual, to join our UK Engineering Design team and manage the delivery of Highway and Infrastructure design projects for ITP clients in a range of differing/very complex contexts in our UK market sectors. The role demands a proactive approach in a multi-disciplinary team environment and offers substantial opportunities for career progression within Haskoning.

Where you will work

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, “Enhancing Society Together,” drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We offer purpose-driven and challenging work on diverse projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

With over 700 colleagues, working across multiple offices, we have a strong presence in the United Kingdom. Our people are at the forefront of delivering sustainable and future-ready solutions for both the built and natural environment. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate closely with clients and partners to create positive change for communities and the environment.

As a Haskoning colleague, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference, supported by a culture that values expertise, innovation, and personal growth. More information about working for Haskoning in the UK is available here.

As a member of the Integrated Transport Planning (ITP) team within Haskoning, you will work alongside skilled professionals united by a shared passion for vision-led transport planning, designing sustainable mobility solutions that meet people’s needs and help shape places that reflect the unique character of their local context.

What you will do as a Senior Highway Engineer

Our Engineering Design team focuses on the design, construction, operation and maintenance of transport systems and structures that support the movement of people and goods. Our design philosophy is rooted in innovation and resilience, and our projects play a critical role in shaping how societies function and grow by ensuring efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation and infrastructure networks. Our services include:

• Guiding our clients through the concept, planning and preliminary design stages to ensure their projects are feasible, sustainable, and aligned with their goals.
• Advising on design standards, environmental concerns and managing stakeholder needs to prepare precision-engineered layouts and cost-effective solutions.
• Taking approved concepts and developing them into construction-ready detailed designs that meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and compliance.
• Preparing detailed drainage designs, profiles, and schedules for culverts, channels, manholes, and pipe networks ready drainage strategies, for tender and construction.
• Providing hands-on management, rigorous oversight, and clear communication to all parties to ensure every phase of construction is executed with precision and accountability.
• Conducting road safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and recommend improvements to reduce risk, prevent accidents, and protect every road user.

What we expect from you

We are seeking a candidate with exceptional highway/civil engineering technical skills and experience of delivering a diverse range of traffic, active travel, and highway engineering projects through concept design to detailed design stages. You will be expected to demonstrate:

• Proven experience of delivering highway/infrastructure design projects, demonstrating familiarity with local authority standards and urban constraints in line with stakeholder expectations whilst driving innovation and continuous improvement in design processes.
• Experience in developing highway designs from concept through to detailed construction ready designs.
• Experience of Section 278/38 Highway approval submissions for permanent and temporary schemes.
• Experience of active travel/road space reallocation design through preliminary design to concept design stages.
• Proficient in producing 3D vertical highway designs using Civil 3D.
• Experience in managing and developing multi location highway design projects.
• Familiarity with BIM, CDE working environments.
• Experience of ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with UK (or relevant regional) standards.
• Experience of providing leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to engineers and designers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly using a range of formats.
• Membership of CIHT, ICE, or an equivalent professional body.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng or equivalent) is desirable.

What you can expect from us

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well‑being.

What we offer:

• A solid foundation: A competitive base salary reflecting your skills and experience.
• An attractive compensation package: Including pension accrual through our own pension fund with an employer contribution of 7% and annual profit sharing, where 40% of our profit is distributed among employees. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.
• Work-life balance: 25 vacation days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 10 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, home office allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.
• Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programmes, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
• An informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.
• Private medical and dental cover: Fully paid by the company with an option to extend it to your family at discounted rates.

You can read more about our benefits on this page. Don’t just take our word for it… in July 2025 we were recognised as the Best Place to Work in the Large Consulting Firm category at the UK’s prestigious New Civil Engineer Awards.

Closing date: October 31st 2026

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of “Enhancing Society Together” drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.