Senior Highways Design Engineer

Waterman Aspen; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Highways Design Engineer in Northamptonshire. The role involves leading multi-disciplinary projects while supporting technical progression and career development. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in highways design and comprehensive knowledge of design standards and regulations. Benefits include health insurance, company pension contributions, and additional annual leave.

Benefits

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave plus optional additional days

Company pension contribution

Salary sacrifice benefits

One paid community day annually

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in highways design and construction.
• Knowledge of Local Authority design standards and contracts.
• Understanding of CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary projects to meet program, cost, and quality expectations.
• Manage Health & Safety in design and construction.
• Develop and mentor staff in highways design.

Skills

Extensive highways design and construction experience

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Ability to compile specifications and Bills of Quantities

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

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Senior Highways Design Engineer, Northamptonshire

Client:

Waterman Aspen

Location:

Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Senior Highways Design Engineer will see you as a key member of the Central Region team. Your responsibilities include:

• Applying and developing skills across a varied client base
• Receiving client support for technical progression
• Gaining exposure to industry standards and sharpening skills
• Broaden horizons through secondments without changing employer
• Career development and training supported by mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Participating in social events and volunteering opportunities
• Working towards Chartered status or with significant experience (minimum 10 years)
• Leading multi-disciplinary projects to meet program, cost, and quality expectations
• Extensive highways design and construction experience, including review of design software outputs
• Commercial awareness in project delivery
• Knowledge of Local Authority design standards and contracts
• Developing and mentoring staff
• Design resource planning and programme management
• Managing Health & Safety in design and construction
• Understanding of CDM regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with NEC contracts and administration
• Knowledge of highway design standards and guidance, including Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20, TSRGD, MCDHW, etc.
• Ability to compile specifications and Bills of Quantities
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Civil 3D experience advantageous
• Full UK/EEC driving licence

Additional benefits include:

• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus optional additional days and public holidays
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice benefits
• One paid Waterman Aspen Community Day annually