Highways Engineer

1 week ago


Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Stride Full time

Highways Design Engineer
Bedfordshire
Permanent

About The Role

My client are the leading provider of highways infrastructure in the UK, who look after multiple highways contracts across England.
They were recently awarded a 7-year contract to provide a broad range of highway services covering design, construction and maintenance. As a result they are seeking to recruit a Highway Design Engineer to join the team to help them deliver a wide range of road safety, active travel and other highway projects.

The Design Engineer will work as part of a close-knit team of engineers and technicians to develop and deliver a wide range of highway and transport infrastructure projects, contributing to improving the way people move around. These range from small scale city centre cycling & pedestrian improvements aimed at promoting active travel, through to major new highway infrastructure and sustainable transport projects.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

Develop designs for a wide range of highway improvement and traffic engineering schemes located in both urban and rural settings.
Work closely with project managers, our commercial and construction teams to plan and implement these schemes from 'start to finish' within budget and to programme, and in compliance with quality, safety and environmental objectives.
Consult with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all stages of scheme development.
Ensure that relevant standards are applied in accordance with national & local criteria and sound engineering practice, to deliver appropriate solutions which offer best value.
Assist in the mentoring of our trainee and graduate engineers.
Skills & Experience Required:

Track record of delivering highways and transport design projects, as part of a team of professional engineers.
Working knowledge of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges/Specification for Highway Works relating to the design and maintenance of local authority highway and transport schemes.
Experience of working on active travel projects (with an understanding of the principles of Local Transport Note 1/20).
Working knowledge of the design & delivery of highway infrastructure projects using BIM/Digital Engineering software, systems and data.
Site based highways experience to provide sufficient understanding of buildability, traffic management and construction programming (desirable).
A relevant Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, or Foundation Degree/HNC/HND together with sufficient post qualification experience.
Actively working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status of the Institution of Civil Engineers or equivalent professional body.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player with a 'can do' approach.
What's in it for you:

28 days' annual leave plus 8 days' Bank Holiday.
9% Pension Scheme / Life Assurance.
Employee Benefits Portal inc. cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts.
Professional body membership fees.
Group wide career development opportunities.
Hybrid working.
Please can all interested candidates call me on (phone number removed) or send your CV to

stride is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy


  • Health and Safety Manager

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago


    Bedfordshire, United Kingdom National Highways Full time

    Your new role Are you passionate about Health and Safety and making a positive impact? Are you experienced in conducting audit and assurance activities? Do you have experience of supporting and advising internal and external stakeholders? Then we have the role for you!  As a Health and Safety Manager working with our Major Projects Directorate...


  • Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Pell Frischmann Group Ltd. Full time

    As part of our 2024 early careers programme, we are hiring for a Civil Engineering Apprentice to be based in Luton.  About the role – You will be part of our growing Civil Engineering team, based in our Luton office. Throughout the duration of your Apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to develop your experience through education and practical...


  • Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

    The Senior Structures Engineer will provide technical expertise in the Asset Management and maintenance of Highway structures assets. As a Structures Engineer, you will be lead with the development of structures (Bridges and other infrastructures) asset management documents such as management of substandard structures, management of post tensioned...

  • Senior Bridge Engineer

    Found in: Whatjobs ES C2 - 5 days ago


    Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

    The Senior Structures Engineer will provide technical expertise in the Asset Management and maintenance of Highway structures assets.As a Structures Engineer, you will be lead with the development of structures (Bridges and other infrastructures) asset management documents such as management of substandard structures, management of post tensioned...

  • Site Engineer

    2 weeks ago


    Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Randstad Construction and Property Full time

    Site Engineer - Luton We have a new opportunity in Luton for a site engineer role? Are you a site engineer with experience in Civil Engineering? Do you want to work close to home? This may be the role for you. The ideal candidate would have a diverse range of experience in the civil industry. You will need experience with highways and general...

  • Bridge Engineer

    1 week ago


    Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

    The Structures Engineer will predominantly assist with the management of our priority risk structures by identifying asset needs and producing/reviewing risk management plans. The Structures Engineer may also spend time developing treatment options and undertaking preliminary design work, or else undertaking structural reviews and assessment works for...

  • Bridge Engineer

    Found in: Whatjobs ES C2 - 5 days ago


    Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

    The Structures Engineer will predominantly assist with the management of our priority risk structures by identifying asset needs and producing/reviewing risk management plans.The Structures Engineer may also spend time developing treatment options and undertaking preliminary design work, or else undertaking structural reviews and assessment works for...

  • Site Engineer

    7 days ago


    Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Randstad Construction and Property Full time

    Section Site Engineer - Luton We have a new opportunity in Luton for a site engineer role? Are you a site engineer with experience in Civil Engineering? Do you want to work close to home? This may be the role for you. The ideal candidate would have a diverse range of experience in the civil industry. You will need experience with highways and general...

  • Site Engineer

    2 weeks ago


    Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Randstad Construction and Property Full time

    Site Engineer - Luton We have a new opportunity in Luton for a site engineer role? Are you a site engineer with experience in Civil Engineering? Do you want to work close to home? This may be the role for you. The ideal candidate would have a diverse range of experience in the civil industry. You will need experience with highways and general civils. Date...


  • Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Randstad Construction and Property Full time

    Section Site Engineer - Luton We have a new opportunity in Luton for a site engineer role? Are you a site engineer with experience in Civil Engineering? Do you want to work close to home? This may be the role for you. The ideal candidate would have a diverse range of experience in the civil industry. You will need experience with highways and general...

  • Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 1 week ago


    Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Lethaby & Cook Full time

    A career with training and progression providing a mix of design and client facing experience. This successful, independently owned civil and environmental consultancy is looking for a degree or HND qualified engineer with roads and / or drainage design experience to join their expanding design team. They are engaged by UK's busiest developers who are...

  • ME Technician

    4 days ago


    Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Anderselite Ltd Full time

    Construction, Type: Permanent Role This includes involvement in road safety, enhancement, and asset renewal projects throughout the area. Assist in identifying and managing asset studies and survey efforts. Aid in developing technical specifications for design and construction contractors tasked with improvements and renewals. Help maintain...


  • Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Skanska UK Plc Full time

    Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society. The A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet is a £750 million improvement scheme commencing main construction towards the latter part of 2022 and with an open to traffic date of 2026. There is...

  • Technician

    4 days ago


    Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Anderselite Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Technician Location: Bedford Sector: Construction, Type: Permanent Role Salary:£28,000 to £35,000 per annum***Base salary negotiable on level / relevant experience** We are excited to offer several openings for Technicians in our clients Operations department across the North West region. In this dynamic role, you will play a pivotal part...


  • Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Skanska UK Plc Full time

    Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society. The A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet is a £750 million improvement scheme commencing main construction towards the latter part of 2022 and with an open to traffic date of 2026. The scheme...


  • Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Pell Frischmann Group Ltd. Full time

    We are expanding our Luton team and we are looking to hire a Senior Project Manager. About the Role Based in our Luton office you will lead and support our design teams delivering projects including but not limited to Highways, Rail Infrastructure; Ecology and Environment, and Building sectors. As part of the day-to-day role you will manage medium...

  • Project Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Pell Frischmann Group Ltd. Full time

    Permanent Full Time/Part Time Full-time Project Management Hybrid Based in our Luton office you will lead and support our design teams delivering projects including but not limited to Highways, Rail Infrastructure; Ecology and Environment, and Building sectors. As part of the day-to-day role you will manage medium projects or several small...

  • Training Consultant

    2 weeks ago


    Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Interface Recruitment UK Full time

    Product Consultant (Software) – Client facing – Luton – £35k+ Education Requirements - Degree Calibre Industry - Software Vendor Job Location - Luton - but a mix of client facing / home and office working Qualifications - Prince2 would be a bonus although can be done through this role Benefits:  Company Shares (awarded on...


  • Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Pell Frischmann Group Ltd. Full time

    Appointment Type Permanent Full Time/Part Time Full-time Specialism Project Management Hours 37.5 Location Luton Working Practice Hybrid Job Reference 10250 About the Role Based in our Luton office you will lead and support our design teams delivering projects including but not limited to Highways, Rail Infrastructure; Ecology and...

  • Product Consultant

    2 weeks ago


    Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Interface Recruitment UK Full time

    Product Consultant (Software) – Client facing – Luton – £35k+ Description Education Requirements - Degree Calibre Industry - Software Vendor Job Location - Luton - but a mix of client facing / home and office working Qualifications - Prince2 would be a bonus although can be done through this role Work Hours - Standard 37 Hours...