Highway/Infrastructure Design Engineer

Overview

In this role you contribute to UK highway and infrastructure design projects within the Integrated Transport Planning team. You will help translate concepts into construction-ready designs while working with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver sustainable, safe transportation solutions. You’ll engage with clients and manage design documentation, ensuring compliance with standards and approvals. The opportunity offers career progression in a well-established, employee-owned consultancy that prioritizes innovation, collaboration and societal impact.

Pay / Benefits

• pension accrual with 7% employer contribution
• annual profit sharing with 40% distributed to employees
• option to purchase company shares
• hybrid work model with flexible hours
• home office allowance and fully equipped home workspace
• private medical and dental cover

Responsibilities

• Guide projects from concept through to construction-ready designs, ensuring feasibility and alignment with goals
• Advise on design standards, environmental issues and stakeholder needs to develop precise layouts and cost-effective solutions
• Produce construction-ready detailed designs meeting safety, efficiency, and regulatory standards
• Prepare drainage designs and schedules for culverts, channels, manholes, and pipe networks for tender/construction
• Provide clear, proactive oversight and communication across all parties during construction
• Conduct road safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and recommend improvements

Key requirements

• Experience in producing highway and infrastructure design solutions
• Experience with Section 278 and Section 38 highway approvals; awareness of water industry Section 104/106 agreements
• Knowledge of DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20, and related design standards; awareness of DCG drainage guidance and Building Regulations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and design software such as AVT and KeySign/Post
• Ability to contribute to client advice within project scope and quality standards; collaboration with colleagues
• Willingness to prepare and maintain technical documentation for future progress
• Ability to work autonomously within a team, meet timescales and manage change
• Membership of CIHT, ICE or equivalent professional body

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Clear, structured technical writing
• Team collaboration and client-facing communication
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• AVT

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