Highway Design Engineer

Balfour Beatty India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Infrastructure India Pvt Ltd is seeking a Highway Engineer to design and deliver UK-aligned highway infrastructures from Bengaluru. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and local councils to ensure buildable, compliant solutions.

The role requires 5–10 years of highway design experience, strong knowledge of DMRB, and proficiency with Civil 3D/OpenRoads. The incumbent will lead design packages and collaborate with UK-based clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in highway design.
• Experience on UK-based projects or with UK clients.
• Proficiency in DMRB, TSRGD and other UK standards.
• Ability to lead and oversee design packages with junior engineers.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.
• Stakeholder engagement with local councils, National Highways and clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop highway designs per UK standards including signalised and unsignalised junctions, roundabouts, and grade-separated interchanges.
• Lead design process using Civil 3D/OpenRoads/MX Roads, ensuring modeling accuracy and quality control.
• Produce geometry outputs including plans, profiles, cross-sections and earthwork quantities.
• Prepare technical reports for planning, tender, and construction stages.
• Lead CAD teams to deliver high-quality drawings and design packages.
• Collaborate with structures, drainage, traffic, environmental, and planning teams to deliver coordinated designs.
• Engage with local councils, National Highways, contractors and JV partners for reviews and approvals.

Skills

Highways design

UK standards

DMRB

Manual for Streets

Geometric design

Junction design

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

MX Roads

AutoTrack

Job description

About us:

Balfour Beatty Infrastructure India Pvt Ltd. is part of Balfour Beatty; a leading global infrastructure group headquartered in the UK. Our India team works closely with international projects, contributing to the delivery of complex, high-impact infrastructure solutions. We offer a collaborative, structured environment with opportunities to learn, grow, and work on meaningful global projects.

About the role:

The Highway Engineer is responsible for designing and delivering safe, efficient road and highway infrastructure. The role ensures compliance with UK standards such as DMRB and supports technical design development. It involves coordination with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, including local councils, to achieve buildable and high‑quality solutions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop detailed highway designs—including signalised and unsignalised junctions, roundabouts, and grade‑separated interchanges—in accordance with UK standards such as DMRB, Manual for Streets, and local authority guidance.
• Set up, manage, and streamline the highway design process using OpenRoads / MX Roads / Civil 3D, ensuring efficient modelling, accuracy, and quality control.
• Produce key geometric design outputs including plans, profiles, cross‑sections, horizontal/vertical alignments, and prepare earthwork quantity calculations.
• Prepare technical reports, design notes, and documentation required for planning, tender, and construction stages, ensuring clarity and compliance with client and statutory requirements.
• Lead and coordinate with CAD technicians to deliver high‑quality drawings, models, and design packages.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—structures, drainage, traffic, environmental, and planning—to deliver coordinated, buildable design solutions.
• Engage with local councils, National Highways, contractors, and JV partners to support design reviews, approvals, and technical discussions.

Skills Required

• 5–10 years’ experience in highway design, preferably working on UK-based projects or with UK clients.
• Strong understanding of DMRB, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, and other UK highway and planning standards.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, Open Roads, MX Roads, and swept‑path analysis tools (e.g., Auto Track, Vehicle Tracking).
• Solid knowledge of geometric design principles, junction design, earthworks, pavement design fundamentals, and highway drainage interfaces.
• Strong report‑writing, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to present design solutions clearly.
• Experience coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders, including local authorities and project management consultants.
• Ability to manage design packages independently while ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred) with 5–10 years of progressive experience in highway design.
• Able to lead and oversee design packages, guide junior engineers, and ensure high‑quality technical delivery.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with experience working with UK local councils, National Highways, and clients.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused professional with strong judgement, leadership capabilities, and a collaborative mindset.
• Work on high-impact, global infrastructure projects that challenge and grow your skills.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive, innovation‑driven environment.
• Enjoy stable career progression with learning, development, and industry‑standard perks.
• Thrive in a culture that values ownership, excellence, and collaboration

For more information : https://www.balfourbeatty.com/what-we-do/expertise/highways-services-and-asset-management/highways-services/