Senior Highways Engineer

Wilde Consulting Engineers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Highways Engineer in Greater Manchester to support major projects. The role involves preparing project documentation, managing design processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have an engineering degree and extensive experience in design and project management, along with strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive and negotiable rates for a duration of 3-6 months. Applicants are encouraged to submit their CV and a written application.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in engineering design and managing construction contracts.
• Knowledge of industry standards, guidance, and legislation related to infrastructure.
• Familiarity with construction contracts and procurement regulations.
• Track record in fast-paced, complex design and project/programme environments delivering sustainable results.
• Strong leadership skills, able to work with multiple stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers on large-scale projects.
• Familiarity with construction contracts (NEC3/4) and procurement regulations for major capital projects.
• Team player with innovative problem-solving skills and awareness of reputational, community, and business continuity risks.

Responsibilities

• Design new and improved highway layouts in various settings.
• Manage and lead project design with multi-disciplinary inputs.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations for project delivery.
• Assess and manage project risks, initiate mitigation, and escalate issues when required.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and oversee legal agreements for project delivery.
• Navigate internal and external governance processes and deadlines.
• Represent the service to senior stakeholders, politicians, and the public, explaining complex technical concepts.
• Supervise, mentor, and guide junior staff.
• Participate in public meetings, forums, boards, and key external meetings.
• Provide engineering advice for Business/Investment Cases and develop cost‑effective procurement strategies.

Skills

Engineering design

Design management

Strong leadership skills

Innovative problem-solving

Public communications

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Opportunity: Senior Highways Engineer
Location: Greater Manchester
Rate: Negotiable and Competitive
Duration: 3-6 months +
IR35: TBC

We require the professional services of a Senior Highways Engineer to support a major projects team in Greater Manchester. You will be responsible for preparing project documentation, including drawings, schedules, cost estimates, tender and contract documents, undertaking risk assessments, traffic surveys and road safety audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Design new and improved highway layouts and facilities in urban and rural settings using industry standards and codes of practice.
• Deliver projects within agreed time, cost, and quality constraints.
• Manage and lead project design, including consultant oversight and multi-disciplinary input.
• Assess and manage project risks, initiate mitigation, and escalate issues when required.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and oversee legal agreements for project delivery.
• Navigate internal and external governance processes and deadlines.
• Represent the service to senior stakeholders, politicians, and the public, explaining complex technical concepts.
• Supervise, mentor, and guide junior staff.
• Participate in public meetings, forums, boards, and key external meetings.
• Provide engineering advice for Business/Investment Cases and develop cost‑effective procurement strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in engineering design, design management, and managing consultants and construction contracts (transport/infrastructure preferred).
• Knowledge of industry design standards, guidance, legislation, CDM, and ICT software (including AutoCAD).
• Track record in fast‑paced, complex design and project/programme environments delivering sustainable results.
• Strong leadership skills, able to work with multiple stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers on large‑scale projects.
• Familiarity with construction contracts (NEC3/4) and procurement regulations for major capital projects.
• Team player with innovative problem‑solving skills and awareness of reputational, community, and business continuity risks.

To apply for this position please submit your CV supported by a written application to:

Wilde Consulting Engineers are an Equal Opportunities employer.