Senior Highways Design Engineer

Overview

We are recruiting a Senior Highways Design Engineer to take a lead role in the delivery of complex highways schemes for a local authority–focused client.

This position combines technical leadership, project delivery and people management
, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with programme, cost and quality expectations.

You will oversee design outputs, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and act as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders.

• Lead the coordination and delivery of highway design packages across multiple projects
• Undertake and oversee technical design checks and approvals
• Ensure projects are delivered to agreed time, cost and quality targets
• Manage and coordinate internal design teams and external sub-consultants
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and internal processes
• Ensure designs comply with Health & Safety and Environmental legislation
• Provide line management, mentoring and performance management for staff
• Support training and professional development within the design team
• Work collaboratively with clients to develop project objectives and technical solutions
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Provide commercial awareness and input into project delivery

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant highways design experience
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary highways projects
• Strong background in highways design and construction
• Experience reviewing outputs from design software
• Strong understanding of Local Authority design standards and contracts
• Experience working with NEC contracts and contract administration
• Knowledge of DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20 and related guidance
• Strong Health & Safety leadership experience
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Full UK/EEC driving licence

If interested apply now and contact Luke Thompson for more information.