Highway Engineer

The Role

You will work on projects such as:

• Highways and major roads
• Bridges and structures
• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
• Active travel (cycleways and pedestrian schemes)
• Public transport infrastructure

Projects span the full asset lifecycle, from early feasibility and modelling through detailed design, construction support, and long-term asset management.

• Lead and contribute to the design of highways and transportation schemes
• Prepare detailed design drawings, specifications and technical reports
• Ensure compliance with UK and Irish design standards
• Support project delivery to programme and budget
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence

• Honours degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in transportation/highways design
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards chartership)
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20, MCHW)
• Experience preparing works contract documentation and specifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced consultancy environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and professional judgement
• Fluent or highly proficient in written and spoken English

• 3D road design software such as Civil 3D, Open Roads or MX
• Familiarity with TII and NTA project management guidelines
• Experience on large-scale public infrastructure or transport programmeINDHTF

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business