Highways Design Engineer

Highways Design Engineer
Location: Newcastle

Ready to take the lead on complex highway design projects that shape the future of UK infrastructure?

Join a forward-thinking engineering environment where your expertise in highway design, project delivery, and technical leadership will directly influence the success of major transport and infrastructure schemes across the UK.

This opportunity sits within a collaborative and technically strong engineering team delivering innovative highways and transportation design solutions. You'll work alongside experienced professionals on a diverse portfolio of projects, supporting both public and private sector clients while advancing your own career in civil engineering.

As a Highways Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of highway schemes, working across multiple project stages from concept through to completion.

Responsibilities
·Lead and contribute to the design of highways and traffic engineering schemes
·Produce and review drawings, specifications, and technical reports
·Collaborate with local authorities, developers, and contractors
·Ensure compliance with UK design standards, CDM regulations, and safety requirements
·Support project delivery, including planning, budgeting, and programme management
·Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
·Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions

Benefits
·Competitive salary with regular reviews
·Flexible and hybrid working options
·Clear progression opportunities within a growing engineering team
·Exposure to a wide range of highways and infrastructure projects
·Ongoing training and professional development support
·Opportunity to work with industry-standard tools such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D
·Support toward Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status

Requirements
·Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
·Strong experience in highway design and project delivery
·Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD (and ideally Civil 3D)
·Good understanding of UK highways standards (e.g. DMRB) and NEC contracts
·Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects
·Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
·Ability to manage workloads, deadlines, and project priorities effectively
·Ideally Chartered or working towards professional accreditation

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 Chloe Orchard at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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