Highways Senior Engineer Wide

At Jacobs, we challenge today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

As a Senior Highways Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering technical excellence, innovation, and safety across a wide range of transportation projects. You’ll take ownership of key design deliverables, identify opportunities for automation and process efficiencies, and ensure scope changes are escalated appropriately to maintain programme and budget integrity.

You’ll collaborate closely with discipline leads and project stakeholders to produce high‑quality outcomes, while also mentoring and supporting less experienced team members—helping to build capability and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Jacobs is a recognised leader in the transportation sector, partnering with major clients such as National Highways, Transport Scotland and the Welsh Government, and contributing to transformative mega‑projects like NEOM The Line and King Khalid International Airport.

• Manchester Airport Group
• United Utilities
• Cheshire East Council
• West Yorkshire Combined Authority
• Worcestershire County Council
• Birmingham City Council
• Derbyshire County Council
• West of England Combined Authority

• Design experience in transportation and the built environment.
• Attained a relevant professional qualification, for example a degree in engineering and CEng/ IEng or equivalent qualifications or work experience.
• Technical experience of delivering local and/or major highways projects or the land side alignment elements in adjacent markets such as Water, Aviation or rail.
• Thorough understanding of commonly used design standards such as Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) or international equivalents.
• Sound knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and a passion for fostering safety and wellbeing.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a global multi‑disciplinary team.

Flexible working arrangements and well‑being benefits are available within our hybrid working policy.

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process if needed.