Highway​/Infrastructure Design Engineer

Location:

Manchester

Salary:
Up to £60,000

Sector:
Highways & Infrastructure | Civil Engineering

An established international engineering consultancy is looking for a Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer to join its multidisciplinary team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in highway and infrastructure design to work on a varied portfolio of projects, contributing to schemes from preliminary design through to detailed design and technical approval.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers and transport planning specialists on projects involving highways, active travel, drainage and wider infrastructure. The role offers a collaborative working environment, exposure to technically challenging projects and opportunities for long-term career development.

You'll be joining an independent, employee-owned international engineering and consultancy business with more than 6,800 employees across over 25 countries and a strong presence in the UK.

The organisation combines engineering, design and consultancy services to deliver sustainable, future-ready solutions across the built and natural environment. Its multidisciplinary teams work closely with clients and partners to develop practical infrastructure solutions that improve transport networks and communities.

The business places a strong emphasis on technical excellence, innovation, employee development and flexible working.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing detailed highway, active travel and infrastructure designs through the relevant technical approval processes.
• Developing designs from preliminary stages through to detailed, construction-ready packages.
• Preparing Section 278 and Section 38 highway approval submissions.
• Working with Section 104 and Section 106 drainage agreements and associated requirements.
• Producing highway layouts and designs using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and associated design software.
• Applying relevant standards, including DMRB, Manual for Streets and LTN 1/20.
• Contributing to drainage design and infrastructure coordination, including drainage strategies, pipe networks and associated structures.
• Supporting technical documentation, design reports and records of engineering decisions.
• Coordinating with colleagues, clients and other disciplines to deliver quality designs within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Providing input into technical reviews, design quality and compliance.
• Supporting the delivery of sustainable transport and active travel schemes.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience producing highway and infrastructure design solutions within a consultancy or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of Section 278 and Section 38 submissions, with awareness of Section 104 and Section 106 agreements.
• A good working knowledge of DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20 and other relevant design standards.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, alongside relevant highway design tools such as AVT, Key Sign or Key Post.
• An understanding of drainage design guidance and associated infrastructure requirements.
• The ability to manage your workload, work autonomously and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Membership of ICE, CIHT or an equivalent professional body, or a willingness to work towards professional development.

• Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours.
• 25 days' annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
• Private medical and dental cover.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Support for career progression and professional qualifications.
• The opportunity to work on varied highway, active travel and infrastructure projects within an international consultancy.