Assistant Design Engineer - Highways

Assistant Design Engineer - Highways

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Design Engineer to support the delivery of highway maintenance, improvement, and traffic engineering schemes within a well-established highways and infrastructure programme.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop technical design experience across highway maintenance, asset management, and active travel schemes, working closely with engineers, technicians, and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Develop highway maintenance schemes from defect identification through to treatment selection and construction documentation
Assist in the design of highway improvement, traffic engineering, pedestrian, and active travel schemes
Support the production of forward programmes for highway maintenance works
Assist in the management and delivery of highway condition inspections and asset surveys
Update and utilise highway asset management systems
Produce technical reports, drawings, and other design outputs
Undertake site visits, surveys, and investigations as required
Ensure all work is delivered in compliance with Quality, Safety, and Environmental (QSE) standards
Provide technical support, training, and supervision to technicians
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to understand and develop project objectives
Skills & Experience
Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, or HNC/HND/Foundation Degree with relevant post-qualification experience
Experience in highway maintenance design and identifying pavement treatments and solutions
Asset management and construction experience within the highways sector (ideally 5+ years)
Experience undertaking highway asset condition surveys
Commercial awareness in project delivery
Knowledge of national highways standards including DMRB
Strong understanding of Health & Safety and environmental requirements in design and construction
Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant design software
AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience (desirable)
Full UK/EEC driving licence

For a full description and further information on the role, please call Jason Kohle at Carrington West on (phone number removed).

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NOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, 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, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jason at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.

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