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Senior Highways and Streets Engineer

£33.4 - £39.2 per hourEstimated
Full-time


Our client, a leading consultancy in the civil engineering sector, is currently seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in one of their offices located in Birmingham, Bristol, or Reading. The role involves taking a leading position in delivering a varied range of schemes including both small highway improvements and large residential and commercial developments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and deliver access junctions including roundabouts, signalised junctions, ghost-island right turns, and simple priority junctions
  • Work on a varied portfolio of infrastructure projects ranging from small-scale developments to projects involving up to 5000 residential units with supporting infrastructure
  • Provide technical expertise and support while ensuring designs are compliant with current legislation, best practice, and council policies
  • Mentor junior team members and provide support on project delivery
  • Manage tasks to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

Job Requirements:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or a related qualification
  • Experience in designing access junctions from concept development through to detailed design
  • Strong knowledge of designing LTN1/20 compliant cycling infrastructure schemes
  • Experience in 3D modelling and drainage design, including delivering Section 278 detailed designs
  • Knowledge of local authority and National Highways processes and requirements
  • Familiarity with national design standards and best practice (DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN1/20, NRSWA)
  • Experience with adoption agreements for roads and drainage, including Section 278, Section 38, and Section 104 agreements
  • Proficient in software packages such as AutoCAD, Civils 3D, Vehicle Tracking, KeyLINES/SIGN/POST, and Flow
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to produce technical reports
  • Ability to mentor junior staff

Experience in the Following is Beneficial:

  • Public realm design and active travel/cycling infrastructure improvement schemes
  • Major highways design and utilities coordination
  • Site monitoring or supervision roles
  • Producing fee proposals and bids

Benefits:

  • An attractive and modern working environment with good accessibility by all modes of transport
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • A wide range of challenging projects
  • Ongoing support, training, and mentoring


If you are an experienced Senior Civil Engineer looking for an exciting new challenge in the infrastructure and highways sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Birmingham, Bristol, or Reading.

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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