Senior Highways Engineer Birmingham

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid work

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Professional fees paid

Career development

Large projects

Job summary

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Highways Engineer to lead the design and delivery of highway infrastructure projects across the Midlands and wider UK. You will manage projects end-to-end, provide technical leadership, and mentor junior engineers.

Essentially you will coordinate with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with UK standards, and contribute to business development while supporting resource planning and

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Significant highways design and engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK highway design standards (DMRB, MfS).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of highway infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review highway designs, reports, specs, and drawings.
• Manage projects to ensure on-time delivery within budget and quality.
• Provide technical expertise in highways engineering and drainage coordination.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, contractors and stakeholders.
• Mentor graduates and junior engineers.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with standards.
• Contribute to business development and client engagement.
• Support project managers with resource planning and delivery.

Skills

Highways design

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring juniors

Civil engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

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.