Senior Highways Design Engineer

1 month ago


Peterborough Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Stride Full time

Job Title: Senior Highways Design Engineer

Salary: Competitive

Type: Permanent

About The Role:

Join our dynamic Highways Design Team and play a key role in developing and delivering a diverse range of highway, drainage, and transport infrastructure projects. We're embarking on a large-scale programme of active travel schemes, making this an exciting time to join our team. As a Senior Design Engineer, you'll supervise and contribute to the design and delivery of highway improvement and traffic engineering schemes, ensuring they're completed within budget, on time, and in compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and delivery of highway improvement and traffic engineering schemes.
  • Collaborate closely with project managers, commercial, and construction teams to plan and implement schemes.
  • Consult with internal and external stakeholders throughout scheme development.
  • Ensure relevant standards are applied to deliver appropriate and cost-effective solutions.
  • Mentor trainee and graduate engineers.

Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

  • Proven track record in delivering highways and transport design projects.
  • Working knowledge of relevant design manuals and specifications.
  • Experience in active travel projects, including familiarity with Local Transport Note 1/20.
  • Proficiency in design software, including Autodesk Civils 3D and AutoCAD.
  • Site-based highways experience (desirable).
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
  • Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
  • Ability to prioritize workload and work with minimum supervision.

What's in it for you?

  • 28 days' annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday.
  • Generous Pension Scheme / Life Assurance.
  • Employee Benefits Portal, including a cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts.
  • Professional body membership fees covered.
  • Group-wide career development opportunities.
  • Hybrid working options.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates, please call (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed).
Join us and be part of a team where your skills and contributions make a real difference in shaping our infrastructure landscape

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