Senior / Principal Highway Design Engineer

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Let’s find you the right jobs faster Get Started Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Civil Design Engineer - Highways ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD Bristol (BS1), BS1 £34000 - £46000 per annum 5 days ago Principal Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer Atkins Birmingham, West Midlands 3 weeks ago Design Engineer Morson Edge Manchester, Greater Manchester Competitive Salary 1 week ago Principal Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer Atkins Epsom, Surrey 3 weeks ago Senior/Principal Civil Design Engineer Atkins York, North Yorkshire 3 weeks ago Senior / Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer Atkins Manchester, Greater Manchester 3 weeks ago Senior Structural Engineer Atkins Birmingham, West Midlands 3 weeks ago Primary / HV Plant Design Engineer Morson Edge Fairhill Ind Est, Manchester (M44) Market related 6 days ago Associate Flood Risk Consultant AECOM South East 3 weeks ago Senior/Principal Civil Engineer Stantec London 3 weeks ago Senior / Principal Highway Design Engineer ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD Manchester (M1), M1 Permanent Contract; On-site Published: 1 day ago £46000 - £65000 per annum Apply Save Senior / Principal Highway Design Engineer ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD Apply Senior / Principal Highway & Infrastructure Design Engineer - Manchester Location: Manchester Salary: £46,000 - £65,000 DOE Type: Full-Time | Permanent The Opportunity An established, employee-owned international engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior or Principal Highway & Infrastructure Design Engineer to join its growing team in Manchester . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced highway engineer to take a leading role within a highly respected transport and infrastructure group, delivering highways, drainage and infrastructure schemes across a varied portfolio of complex projects. You'll work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside transport planners, engineers and designers, with the opportunity to take ownership of projects, lead technical delivery and contribute to the continued growth of the Manchester team. The Role You will take a leading role in the design and delivery of highway and infrastructure projects , from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and technical approval. Key responsibilities include: Leading the delivery of highway, drainage and infrastructure design packages Managing projects and technical workstreams through the approval process Delivering Section 278 and Section 38 highway schemes, with knowledge of Section 104 and 106 agreements Producing and reviewing detailed designs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D Applying relevant standards including DMRB, Manual for Streets and drainage guidance Reviewing technical drawings, reports and design information Liaising directly with clients, local authorities and wider project teams Managing project programmes, resources and technical deliverables Providing technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and technicians Supporting the development of the wider team and contributing to business growth Taking responsibility for the quality and technical delivery of your projects What We're Looking For Strong UK consultancy experience within highways and infrastructure design Proven experience delivering highway schemes through design and technical approval Strong knowledge of highway design, drainage and infrastructure Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D Good understanding of DMRB, Manual for Streets and relevant UK design standards Experience working on S278/S38 schemes Strong project management and client-facing experience Ability to lead technical work and support the development of more junior engineers Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline Chartered or working towards Chartership with ICE, CIHT or an equivalent professional body Why Join? You'll be joining an employee-owned international consultancy with a strong reputation for technical excellence, sustainability and investing in its people. The role offers: £46,000 - £65,000 salary DOE Opportunity to work on complex highway and infrastructure projects Greater responsibility and ownership at Senior / Principal level International project exposure Strong technical and professional development Support towards Chartership Collaborative and multidisciplinary working environment Flexible working arrangements Competitive benefits package Genuine opportunities for progression The consultancy was recognised as Best Place to Work (Large Consulting Firm) at the 2025 New Civil Engineer Awards , reflecting its commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you're a Senior or Principal Highway / Infrastructure Engineer looking for greater responsibility, technically interesting projects and the opportunity to help develop a growing Manchester team, please get in touch. Michael Finch Aldwych Consulting 07787 736 270 Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business. 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