Civil Engineering - Engineer / Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer (Highways & Infrastructure)

Overview

We are seeking experienced and motivated Civil Engineers at Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Principal Engineer level to play a key role in delivering a diverse range of highway and infrastructure schemes across the UK.

As part of a growing Civils team within a leading independent consultancy, you will work on a varied portfolio ranging from small highway improvements to large-scale residential and commercial developments (typically 150-5000 units), including associated infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a strategically important and expanding sector, with strong opportunities for progression and professional development.

The Role

Depending on your level of experience, you will:

• Lead or support the design and delivery of highway and civil engineering schemes from concept through to detailed design and construction

• Design a wide range of highway access solutions, including:

  • Roundabouts
  • Signalised junctions
  • Ghost island right turns
  • Priority junctions

• Deliver highway and drainage designs in line with relevant standards and best practice

• Contribute to or lead projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget

• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and documentation

• Liaise with clients, local authorities, National Highways, and other stakeholders

• Support or lead adoption processes and agreements (S278, S38, S104)

• Mentor and support junior team members (Senior/Principal levels)

• Contribute to fee proposals, bids, and business development (Principal level)

Key Responsibilities by Level

Engineer / Senior Engineer

• Provide design expertise and technical delivery support
• Work across multiple projects, contributing to design and documentation
• Assist in project management and coordination
• Support mentoring of junior staff (Senior level)

Principal Engineer

• Lead projects and manage multi-disciplinary teams
• Take full responsibility for technical delivery and project outcomes
• Lead client engagement and stakeholder negotiations
• Contribute to business growth, including developing client relationships
• Oversee financial performance and project profitability

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)

• Proven experience in highway design, particularly access junctions

• Experience across design stages: concept to detailed design

• Strong knowledge of UK standards and guidance, including:

  • DMRB
  • Manual for Streets
  • LTN 1/20
  • NRSWA

• Experience with highway and drainage adoption processes:

  • S278, S38 and S104 agreements

• Knowledge of local authority and National Highways requirements

• Proficiency in industry software such as:

  • AutoCAD
  • Civils 3D
  • Vehicle Tracking
  • KeyLINES / SIGN / POST
  • Causeway Flow / InfoDrainage

• Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills

• Ability to deliver work to high technical standards and meet deadlines

Desirable

• Experience in LTN 1/20 compliant cycling and active travel schemes
• 3D modelling and earthworks design (cut and fill analysis)
• Public realm and urban environment design
• Utilities coordination
• Site supervision or monitoring experience
• Experience preparing technical reports, fee proposals and bids
• Progression towards or attainment of professional qualification (IEng/CEng)

Additional Requirements (Principal Engineer)

• Typically 7-10 years' post-graduate experience
• Proven ability to lead complex highway projects
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and project management skills
• Experience managing budgets and project finances
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability

Key Areas of Expertise

• Highway design and infrastructure planning

• Drainage design in accordance with:

  • Sewerage Sector Guidance
  • Code for Adoption Agreements
  • SuDS Manual (CIRIA C753)

• Active travel and cycling infrastructure

• Public realm design

• Coordination with statutory undertakers and authorities

• Health & Safety and CDM Regulations

Benefits

You can expect:

• A modern and accessible working environment
• Clear opportunities for career progression across all levels
• Exposure to a wide range of high-quality, challenging projects
• Ongoing support, training, and mentoring from senior professionals
• A strong commitment to personal and professional development from leadership

Locations

Opportunities are available across multiple UK offices (including major regional hubs).