Highway Engineer

Highway Engineer | London | £40,000 - £50,000

Are you a Highway Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a consultancy that genuinely invests in its people?

Currently working with a well‑established, employee‑owned engineering consultancy that is expanding its London Civil Infrastructure team following a number of major project wins. They are recruiting a Highway Engineer with around 3+ years’ UK experience who is keen to broaden their technical expertise, work on high‑profile projects and progress toward a Senior Engineer role.

You will become part of a collaborative team delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across London and the UK, including:

• Highway and junction improvement schemes.
• Active travel and public realm projects.
• Development infrastructure.
• Section 278 & Section 38 highway design.
• Drainage coordination and infrastructure design.
• Projects from feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.
• Close collaboration with local authorities, developers and multidisciplinary design teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands‑on technically while gaining exposure to larger, more complex projects alongside experienced Senior and Principal Engineers.

You’ll ideally have:

• Around 3+ years’ UK experience in highways or civil infrastructure design.
• Experience producing highway designs using AutoCAD, with Civil 3D experience advantageous.
• Knowledge of Section 278, Section 38, DMRB, Manual for Streets and UK highway design standards.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• A desire to work toward ICE Chartership if not already progressing.

• £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Annual bonus.
• Enhanced pension.
• Private healthcare.
• Professional subscriptions paid.
• Full ICE Chartership support.
• Structured career progression with a clear pathway to Senior Engineer.
• A genuinely supportive, collaborative culture where you will be trusted, developed and given real responsibility.