Senior Highways Engineer: Design Leader & Mentor

Jacobs; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced transportation design engineer to deliver high‑quality design deliverables across highways projects. You will work with a global multi‑disciplinary team and mentor junior engineers, helping to raise engineering standards.

You will apply knowledge of DMRB/MCHW, ensure safety compliance under UK Health & Safety legislation, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to optimise design outcomes.

Qualifications

• Design experience in transportation and the built environment.
• Degree in engineering with CEng/IEng or equivalent credentials.
• Experience delivering local and/or major highways projects or adjacent markets (water, aviation or rail).
• Knowledge of DMRB, MCHW or international design standards.
• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Ability to work independently within a global multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical excellence, innovation, and safety across transportation projects.
• Take ownership of key design deliverables and manage scope changes to maintain programme and budget integrity.
• Collaborate with discipline leads and stakeholders to produce high-quality outcomes.
• Mentor and support less experienced team members to foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Design delivery

Independent work

Mentorship

Collaboration

Education

Engineering degree with CEng/IEng or equivalent

Job description

Jacobs in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced transportation design engineer to deliver high‑quality design deliverables across highways projects. You will work with a global multi‑disciplinary team and mentor junior engineers, helping to raise engineering standards.

You will apply knowledge of DMRB/MCHW, ensure safety compliance under UK Health & Safety legislation, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to optimise design outcomes.