Highway Design Engineer

Highway Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highway Engineer to join a growing engineering design team based in St Albans.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of highway and infrastructure projects, contributing to schemes from early concept stages through to detailed design and construction support. You will work alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, delivering innovative and practical solutions across a range of sectors.
This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development, increased technical responsibility, and involvement in a diverse portfolio of projects.
Key Responsibilities
·Deliver highway design solutions from feasibility through to detailed design and construction stages.
·Prepare technical drawings, reports, specifications, and design documentation.
·Produce highway layouts, alignment designs, and associated infrastructure details.
·Undertake highway drainage design and coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
·Support the delivery of projects across highways, transport infrastructure, and related sectors.
·Collaborate with clients, project teams, and external stakeholders.
·Assist with technical reviews, design checks, and quality assurance processes.
Essential Requirements
·A degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/MEng or equivalent).
·Minimum of two years' post-graduate experience in civil engineering design within the highways sector.
·Experience using Civil 3D and highway alignment design software.
·Experience in highway drainage design.
·Strong understanding of highway design principles and relevant standards.
·Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable Experience
·Experience working on a variety of highway and infrastructure projects.
·Familiarity with highway design software such as drainage modelling tools.
·Knowledge of traffic signs, road markings, pavement design, fencing, and vehicle restraint systems.
·Experience preparing or contributing to highway specifications and technical documentation.
·Progress towards professional registration with a relevant engineering institution.
Software Skills
Experience with:
·AutoCAD (2D/3D)
·Civil 3D for highway and infrastructure design
·Highway and drainage design packages
What's on Offer
·Opportunity to work on challenging and varied infrastructure projects.
·Support for career progression and professional development.
·A collaborative working environment with experienced engineering professionals.
·Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options.
·Competitive benefits package.
If you are an ambitious Highway Engineer looking to develop your career within a forward-thinking engineering environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step.

FOOTNOTE:

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 Eve Armstrong at Carrington West on View phone number on carringtonwest.com for more information.
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