Senior Highways Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport consultancy in London seeks a Senior Highways Engineer to lead urban infrastructure projects. The role involves designing and coordinating schemes, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering sustainable solutions. Competitive compensation, 25 days of annual leave, and hybrid working opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Performance-related bonuses

Private medical insurance

8% employer pension contribution

Continuous training and mentoring programs

In-house wellbeing perks

Qualifications

• Strong experience in highways or transport infrastructure design.
• Working towards or already Chartered/ Incoporated status.
• Knowledge of S278 schemes and urban streetscape design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and coordination of urban highway schemes.
• Mentor junior engineers in design processes.
• Deliver high-quality and sustainable engineering solutions.

Skills

Highways or transport infrastructure design

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Highways Engineer - London (Farringdon)

Salary: Competitive (based on experience) + Excellent Benefits + Performance Bonus

Flexible/Hybrid Working Available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Highways Engineer to join one of London's leading independent transport consultancies, renowned for delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.

You'll be joining a highly collaborative and growing team working on urban and public realm projects across London and the wider UK—from concept through to detailed design. The company has an outstanding reputation for technical excellence, career development, and employee wellbeing.

The Role

As a Senior Highways Engineer, you'll take a leading role in the design and coordination of urban highway and public realm schemes, including S278 works and transport infrastructure projects. You'll apply your design expertise, mentor junior engineers, and help deliver high-quality, practical, and sustainable solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in highways or transport infrastructure design.
• Working towards or already Chartered/ Incorporated (ICE, CIHT or similar).
• Proficient in AutoCAD for highways design (Civil 3D experience desirable).
• Knowledge of S278 schemes, urban streetscape, and public realm design.
• Understanding of surface and sub-surface drainage principles.
• Ability to lead, review, and approve design work to relevant standards and codes.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

What\'s on Offer

You'll be rewarded with a competitive salary and an impressive benefits package including:

• Performance-related bonuses
• 25 days\' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance (including mental health support via Vitality)
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Continuous training, CPD, and mentoring programmes
• In-house wellbeing perks - including massages and yoga sessions
• Regular socials and knowledge-sharing lunches

Why Join This Company?

This consultancy has won the CIHT "Employer of the Year" multiple times, is certified as a Great Place to Work, and is a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer. You'll enjoy a supportive, inclusive culture that values collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance. Whether you're seeking part-time or full-time work, the company offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.

Apply

If you\'re a driven Senior Highways Engineer looking to take the next step in your career and work on some of London\'s most exciting urban infrastructure projects - we\'d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team where great engineering and great people come together.

Michael Finch
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Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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