Senior Highway Design Engineer

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions. We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you.

Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

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You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

We’re passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this is a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

Our Chelmsford and Cambridge offices are homes to friendly, highly talented and supportive professional highway engineers that thrive on delighting our clients. We create rewarding experiences for everybody involved whether driving growth through the largest strategic highway projects in the UK or creating real social value and sense of space in local communities. We are looking for an experienced senior engineer with a high level of competence in delivering highway engineering projects to join our practice in Chelmsford or Cambridge (you will be required to spend a minimum of 2 days a week in the office).

• Prepare designs and specifications in accordance with Design Manual Roads Bridges (DMRB).
• Develop designs using AutoCAD, Civil3D models (as and where applicable).
• Deliver work packages with scope to move up to managing schemes and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide support to Project Managers within the design team in planning, programming.
• Technical input to the pricing of project briefs, proposals, deliverables and cost estimation.
• Accountable for checking, certifying and authorising for issue: designs, documents, approvals and reports.
• Manage graduate engineers and technicians to deliver work packages – coordinating engineering resources.
• Work collaboratively with clients and key stakeholders as necessary to deliver schemes/projects.
• Mentor and upskill more junior staff helping them develop professionally and progress towards professional qualifications.
• Be responsible for the preparation of feasibility studies, technical reports, detailed designs and production of contract documents across a variety of projects.
• Working together with the team and other disciplines in providing an integrated service to clients.
• Help seek innovative solutions in achieving best value in delivering our services.
• Provide technical support and leadership where required.

• A BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and preferably Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.
• Demonstrable and significant experience in highway design working in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and other standards/best practice guidance.
• An understanding of the commercial aspects of project delivery.
• An extensive knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation, standards and procedures including the application of departures from standard.
• NEC and/or Project Management experience is advantageous.

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of…