Highway Civil Engineer

Your new company
A well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineer to join its expanding highways and infrastructure design team. The organisation delivers a wide range of transport and infrastructure projects across local, national and international markets and is known for its strong technical capability, collaborative culture and commitment to professional development.

Your new role
As a Civil Engineer within the highways and active travel team, you will be responsible for the design and delivery of a broad portfolio of infrastructure schemes. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment, leading and supporting junior engineers while contributing to high-quality project outcomes.Typical projects include highway and junction improvements, cycleways and greenways, public transport schemes, drainage and SuDS design, pavement schemes, maintenance programmes and major road or bridge projects. You will also support projects remotely across wider geographical regions where required.

Your responsibilities will include:

Producing technically sound civil engineering designs in accordance with relevant standards and client requirements
Preparing and checking designs, calculations, drawings and technical documentation
Supervising and mentoring junior engineers and taking responsibility for delegated work
Managing workload delivery within a small technical team
Liaising with clients, stakeholders and suppliers, including attending meetings and responding to queries
Supporting bid preparation and work-winning activities
Undertaking site visits and, where required, temporary site-based roles, including occasional out-of-hours working
What you'll need to succeed

Degree (or Master's) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Relevant post-graduate experience in civil or highways engineering
Ability to work with minimal supervision and review the work of others
Strong understanding of highway design standards, best practice guidance and local standards
Sound knowledge of CDM regulations and their application to highway design
Commercial awareness and a customer-focused approach
Ability to deliver work on time, within budget and to the required quality
Experience using highway design software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD or other specialist packages (desirable)

What you'll get in return
You will join an organisation that places people at the heart of its success and actively supports career progression and work-life balance.In return, you can expect:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid, flexible and part-time working options
Structured career development framework with mentoring support
Encouragement and financial recognition towards professional chartership
Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
Pension scheme and flexible benefits options
Wellbeing support including health and assistance programmes
Opportunities to engage in community and social value initiatives
An inclusive and supportive working culture
What you need to do now
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