Senior / Principal Highways Civils Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting
Newcastle upon Tyne
Senior / Principal Highways Design Engineer - Infrastructure


Location: Gateshead

Salary: 46,000 - 65,000 (DOE) + Benefits

Type: Full-Time Permanent

Senior / Principal Highways Design Engineer - Gateshead


Are you an experienced Highways Engineer ready to step into a more senior or principal role within a growing and well-established consultancy?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior / Principal Highways Design Engineer to join a transport & infrastructure consultancy in Gateshead , working on a diverse range of projects across both the private and public sectors .

The Opportunity


This consultancy operates across highways design, transport planning, drainage and environmental services , offering a genuinely integrated project approach .
You'll be joining a close-knit, collaborative team with a strong pipeline of work, where you'll have the opportunity to remain hands-on technically while also taking on greater responsibility in project delivery and team support .
Projects are wide-ranging and include:

  • Residential and mixed-use developments
  • Commercial and logistics schemes
  • Education and public sector projects
  • Urban regeneration initiatives


This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a well-rounded role with real variety and long-term progression .

The Role


As a Senior / Principal Engineer , you'll play a key role in both technical delivery and project coordination.
Responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the design of roads, junctions, roundabouts and pavements
  • Overseeing and reviewing highway design outputs
  • Supporting project delivery from concept through to detailed design
  • Working closely with internal teams across transport planning and drainage
  • Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
  • Liaising with clients, local authorities and stakeholders
  • Supporting the successful delivery of multiple projects

What We're Looking For

  • Strong experience in highways design , including:
    • Roads and junctions
    • Roundabouts
    • Pavement design
  • Experience using AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D
  • Experience working within a consultancy environment
  • For senior candidates:
    • Some experience in drainage design is beneficial
  • Ability to take ownership of project delivery and support junior staff
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Apply?

  • Opportunity to work across a fully integrated consultancy environment
  • Varied workload across multiple sectors and project types
  • Strong pipeline of work and continued business growth
  • Close-knit, supportive team culture
  • Opportunity to stay hands-on while progressing into leadership

If you are a Design Engineer looking to make a step up in your career, apply or contact Michael from Aldwych Consulting (phone number removed)

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Posted 2026-04-15

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