Senior Highways Engineer

Position: Senior Highways Engineer |
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