Highway/Infrastructure Design Engineer

Overview

In this role, you join the UK Engineering Design team to work on challenging highway and infrastructure projects within an independent, employee-owned consultancy. You will contribute to integrated transport planning and design sustainable mobility solutions, collaborating across disciplines to deliver safe, efficient networks. You will progress concepts through to construction-ready designs, with a focus on quality, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. This is a growth-focused opportunity in a values-driven firm that emphasises expertise, innovation, and personal development.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Employer pension contribution (7%) with profit sharing
• Opportunity to purchase company shares
• Hybrid work model with flexible hours
• Vacation days: 25 plus 10 optional
• Home office allowance and fully equipped home workspace

Responsibilities

• Guide projects from concept through preliminary design to construction-ready details
• Prepare precision-engineered layouts and cost-effective solutions in line with standards
• Develop drainage designs and schedules for drainage networks and structures
• Provide clear project oversight and communication across parties during construction
• Conduct road safety audits and inspections to mitigate risks
• Support technical documentation to ensure future scheme progress
• Contribute to client advice within project scope and Haskoning quality standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to meet environmental and regulatory requirements

Key requirements

• Experience in producing highway and infrastructure designs
• Experience with Section 278 and Section 38 submissions; awareness of Section 104 and Section 106 agreements
• Knowledge of DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20, and other design standards; awareness of DCG drainage guidance and Building Regulations
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and design software such as AVT and KeySign/Post
• Ability to work autonomously within a team, manage timescales and budgets, and handle change requests
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Membership of CIHT, ICE, or equivalent professional body

• Collaborative mindset
• Clear communication
• Proactive problem-solving
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• AVT

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