Senior Highways Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer in London to lead delivery of highway and infrastructure schemes from concept to detailed design and technical approval.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, coordinating with planners, engineers and designers to drive project delivery, ensure quality, and mentor junior staff in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• UK highway and infrastructure design experience.
• Experience delivering schemes through detailed design and technical approval.
• Chartered status or working towards Chartership is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering highway and infrastructure schemes.
• Working on Section 278 and Section 38 highway agreements.
• Producing detailed designs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Undertaking highway geometry, drainage and infrastructure design.
• Applying relevant standards including DMRB and Manual for Streets.
• Preparing and reviewing technical drawings, reports and design packages.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and wider project teams.
• Managing project deliverables, programmes and technical quality.
• Supporting and providing guidance to junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Highway design experience

Project management

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Highway Engineer

Location: London
Salary: £46,000 - £55,000 (DOE) + Benefits
Type: Full-Time | Permanent

The Opportunity

An established, employee-owned international engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Highway Engineer to join its growing London team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded transport and infrastructure group, delivering a varied portfolio of highway, drainage and infrastructure projects.

You'll work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside transport planners, engineers and designers, taking responsibility for project delivery and developing your technical expertise.

The Role

You'll be involved in the design and delivery of highway and infrastructure projects, from initial concept through to detailed design and technical approval.

Responsibilities will include:

• Designing and delivering highway and infrastructure schemes.
• Working on Section 278 and Section 38 highway agreements.
• Producing detailed designs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Undertaking highway geometry, drainage and infrastructure design.
• Applying relevant standards including DMRB and Manual for Streets.
• Preparing and reviewing technical drawings, reports and design packages.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and wider project teams.
• Managing project deliverables, programmes and technical quality.
• Supporting and providing guidance to junior engineers and technicians.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in highway and infrastructure design within a UK consultancy.
• Experience delivering highway schemes through detailed design and technical approval.
• Strong knowledge of S278 and S38 highway schemes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Understanding of DMRB, Manual for Streets and relevant UK design standards.
• Experience managing projects and liaising with clients and local authorities.
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership with ICE, CIHT or an equivalent professional body would be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £46,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
• Join an established, employee-owned international consultancy.
• Opportunity to work on complex highway and infrastructure projects.
• International project exposure.
• Strong technical and professional development.
• Support towards Chartership.
• Collaborative and multidisciplinary working environment.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.

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.