Senior Highway Engineer

Senior Highway Engineer
London
 
Are you an experienced Senior Highway Engineer looking for the opportunity to lead technically challenging projects while helping shape the future of urban environments? My client is seeking a talented Senior Highway Engineer to join their expanding Highways Engineering team, delivering innovative highways, public realm and active travel schemes across London and the UK.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Highway Engineer who enjoys taking ownership of projects, mentoring colleagues and influencing the delivery of sustainable infrastructure. You will work on prestigious schemes from concept through to construction while playing a key role in the continued growth of a highly respected consultancy.
 
About the Company
My client is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering specialist services across the construction, highways, transportation and infrastructure sectors throughout the UK.
With a reputation built on technical excellence, innovation and exceptional client service, the business delivers high-quality engineering solutions that improve places and communities. Their portfolio includes highways, public realm, active travel, traffic engineering and transport planning projects for both public and private sector clients.
Driven by the values of Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Ethics and Sustainability, my client invests heavily in their people, creating an environment where professional development, knowledge sharing and career progression are genuinely encouraged.
 
The Opportunity
As a Senior Highway Engineer, you will take a leading role in the delivery of detailed highway designs across a wide variety of urban infrastructure projects. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will provide technical leadership, oversee project delivery and contribute to the continued growth of the highways business.
 
You will be involved in every stage of project development, from feasibility studies and preliminary design through to detailed design, stakeholder engagement and construction support.
 
Projects include:
·Active travel schemes
·Public realm improvements
·Streetscape enhancement projects
·Traffic and transportation infrastructure
·Sustainable urban highway schemes
·Transport planning studies
 
Working on high-profile projects throughout Central London and across the UK, you will gain exposure to complex engineering challenges while helping deliver infrastructure that has a lasting positive impact on communities.
 
What You Will Be Doing
As a Senior Highway Engineer, you will:
·Lead the design and delivery of highways and public realm projects from concept through to implementation.
·Produce and review detailed highway designs in accordance with DMRB, TfL Streetscape Guidance, LTN 1/20, LCDS, TSRGD and other relevant industry standards.
·Prepare and review high-quality AutoCAD design packages and technical drawings.
·Manage statutory undertaker utility diversion processes from initial enquiries through to coordinated implementation.
·Produce and review technical reports for clients, local authorities and stakeholders.
·Apply CDM 2015 requirements throughout the design process.
·Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
·Mentor and support junior engineers, helping to develop technical capability across the team.
·Lead project delivery, ensuring programmes, budgets and quality standards are achieved.
·Contribute to business growth by maintaining excellent client relationships and supporting future opportunities.
 
Skills and Experience
To be successful, you will ideally have:
·A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
·Experience delivering highways engineering projects within a consultancy environment.
·Strong technical knowledge of DMRB, TfL Streetscape Guidance, LTN 1/20, LCDS, TSRGD and associated design standards.
·Advanced AutoCAD design experience with the ability to produce and review detailed engineering drawings.
·Working knowledge of Civil 3D
·Excellent report writing and technical communication skills.
·Strong understanding of CDM 2015 responsibilities.
·Experience managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
 
Desirable Experience
·Incorporated Engineer (IEng), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or working towards professional accreditation.
 
Salary and Benefits
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per year Dependent on experience
Alongside a competitive salary, you will receive an excellent benefits package including:
·Private healthcare
·Workplace pension
·Performance-related bonus
·Ongoing training and continuous professional development
·Sponsorship of professional memberships
·Genuine opportunities for career progression
·A collaborative and supportive working culture
·The opportunity to work on landmark infrastructure projects
 
Develop Your Career
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing consultancy where your technical expertise and leadership will directly influence the delivery of nationally recognised infrastructure projects. You will be encouraged to develop professionally, supported through mentoring and structured development programmes, while helping shape the future direction of the highways team.
My client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to succeed. Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and employment where required.
 
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are a Senior Highway Engineer looking for a role where you can lead exciting projects, mentor others and develop your career within an ambitious and collaborative consultancy, this could be the ideal opportunity.
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
 
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