Senior Highways Engineer | Birmingham

Strata Consulting; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid & flexible working

Generous annual leave entitlement

Company pension

Private healthcare

Professional membership fees paid

Structured career development & chart​

Opportunities on high-profile projects

Job summary

Strata Consulting is seeking a Senior Highways Engineer to lead the design and delivery of highway infrastructure projects in the Midlands and wider UK from our Birmingham base. You will manage from concept through to construction, providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires extensive highways design experience, knowledge of UK standards, and strong client/stakeholder engagement. Hybrid working arrangements and generous development opportunities are on offer.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Significant highways design & engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK highway design standards (DMRB, Manual for Streets).
• Proficiency in Civil 3D/AutoCAD or equivalent.
• Experience leading projects & coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication & stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of highway infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review highway designs, technical reports, specs and drawings.
• Manage projects to deliver on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Provide technical expertise in highways engineering & road safety.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with clients and authorities.
• Support business development through proposals and client engagement.

Skills

Highways design

Civil engineering

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentoring

Software: Civil 3D

Software: AutoCAD

Education

BEng/BSc Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Highways Engineer to join our clients growing infrastructure team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to lead the design and delivery of a diverse range of highways and transportation projects across the Midlands and wider UK.

As a Senior Highways Engineer, you will play a key role in managing projects from concept through to construction, providing technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and working closely with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of highway infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review highway designs, technical reports, specifications, and drawings.
• Manage projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Provide technical expertise in highways engineering, including highways geometry, junction design, drainage coordination, and road safety considerations.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Mentor and support graduate and junior engineers.
• Undertake design reviews and ensure compliance with relevant standards and legislation.
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposal writing and client engagement.
• Support project managers with resource planning and project delivery.

Requirements

Essential

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in highways design and engineering.
• Strong knowledge of UK highway design standards, including DMRB, Manual for Streets, and local authority requirements.
• Proficiency in relevant design software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, or equivalent.
• Experience managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or actively working towards chartership with ICE or CIHT.
• Experience delivering Section 38, Section 278, and development-led infrastructure schemes.
• Knowledge of active travel, public realm, and sustainable transport projects.
• Project management qualifications and experience.

Whats on offer

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Structured career development and chartership support.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile regional and national infrastructure projects.