Highway Design Engineer / Senior Highway Design Engineer
Location: Yate, Bristol (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Highway Design Engineer to join a growing, multidisciplinary consultancy based in Yate. Working within a well-established highways team, you will play a key role in the delivery of a wide range of highway infrastructure projects for public and private sector clients.
This position would suit a technically strong designer who enjoys taking ownership of projects, mentoring junior engineers, and working collaboratively within a dynamic consultancy environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver a variety of highway infrastructure projects.
- Produce detailed highway designs using Autodesk Civil 3D.
- Work on projects including:
- Section 278 schemes
- Highway improvement projects
- Access and infrastructure schemes associated with development projects
- Lead and support junior engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
- Liaise with clients, local authorities, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
- Ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget, and quality standards.
- Contribute to project planning, technical reviews, and design development.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years' UK experience within highway design.
- Strong consultancy background preferred.
- Proven experience delivering highway design projects.
- Proficient user of Autodesk Civil 3D (essential).
- Good understanding of UK highway design standards and approvals processes.
- Ability to work independently while supporting and developing junior team members.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Highway drainage design experience would be advantageous but is not essential.