Senior Highways Engineer

Matchtech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Work on high-profile projects

Professional development

Collaborative working environment

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

Matchtech seeks a Senior Highways Engineer to lead wide-ranging highway design projects across London, Manchester, and Oxford. You will guide feasibility through detailed design, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust infrastructure solutions.

We value Chartered status or active progression, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects while mentoring juniors and supporting business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in highway engineering and infrastructure design.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred or working towards.
• Proficient in industry-standard design software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead highway design projects from feasibility studies to detailed design.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement highway infrastructure solutions.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and documentation.
• Provide expert guidance on transport planning and highway design.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
• Oversee project delivery to ensure timely completion within budget.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and consultants.
• Contribute to business development activities, including bid preparation and client presentations.

Skills

Highways design

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Chartered Engineer status preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

Our client, a prominent consultancy in the highways sector, is actively searching for a Senior Highways Engineer to join their expanding team. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of infrastructure projects across London, Manchester, and Oxford.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing highway design projects, from feasibility studies to detailed design
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement highway infrastructure solutions
• Producing high-quality technical reports and documentation
• Providing expert guidance on transport planning and highway design
• Engaging with stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met
• Overseeing project delivery to ensure timely completion within budget
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and consultants
• Contributing to business development activities, including bid preparation and client presentations

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in highway engineering and infrastructure design
• Strong understanding of transport and highway design principles
• Proficiency in using industry-standard design software
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards Chartered status is preferred

Benefits:

• Permanent, full-time position with a leading consultancy
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects in London, Manchester, and Oxford
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

If you are an experienced Senior Highways Engineer seeking a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.