Associate - Highways & Drainage Engineer

Position: Associate - Highways & Drainage Engineer
Associate Highways & Drainage Engineer
Aldershot
£65,000 – £75,000

A leading independent consultancy is expanding its infrastructure team and is seeking an Associate Highways & Drainage Engineer or a strong Principal ready to step up to help deliver major strategic development projects across Hampshire.

The Role

You’ll lead the design and delivery of highways and drainage infrastructure, primarily across large strategic housing sites (5–10+ year programmes). Working closely with project managers and multi-disciplinary teams, you’ll ensure high-quality engineering outputs, technical compliance, and strong client communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading feasibility, detailed design and delivery of drainage & highway schemes
Preparing and reviewing S38, S278, S104, S102 & S185 submissions
Managing client relationships, project programmes, scopes and budgets
Overseeing multi-disciplinary coordination and technical quality
Producing high-quality reports, briefs, calculations, and design documents
Supporting planning applications and discharge of conditions
Supervising and mentoring junior engineers
Conducting site visits, monitoring compliance, and supporting construction delivery
Hybrid working applies, but a minimum of 3 days per week in Aldershot plus 1 day per week in Waterlooville is required.

What You’ll Bring

Degree in Civil Engineering or similar
Chartered Engineer (CEng) with ICE or CIHT
10+ years’ experience in UK highways & drainage design
Strong record delivering S38, S278, S104 and planning-led infrastructure
Proficiency with DMRB, MfS, MCHW, LTN 1/20 and UK design standards
Skilled in managing clients, design teams, finances and programmes
SuDS design and drainage strategy preparation
Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Info Drainage / Flow, MS Project
Business development, fee proposals and resourcing

What’s On Offer

Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
Hybrid & flexible working
Private medical cover
Group life assurance & income protection
Cycle-to-work scheme
Pension scheme
Professional subscription paid
A supportive, collaborative culture within an established office