Senior / Principal Highway Design Engineer in Cheshire, Warrington

Senior / Principal Highway & Infrastructure Design Engineer - Manchester
Location:
Manchester Salary:
£46,000 - £65,000 DOE Type:
Full-Time | Permanent
The Opportunity
An established, employee-owned international engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a
Senior or Principal Highway & Infrastructure Design Engineer
to join its growing team in
Manchester . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced highway engineer to take a leading role within a highly respected transport and infrastructure group, delivering
highways, drainage and infrastructure schemes
across a varied portfolio of complex projects. You'll work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside transport planners, engineers and designers, with the opportunity to take ownership of projects, lead technical delivery and contribute to the continued growth of the Manchester team.
The Role
You will take a leading role in the
design and delivery of highway and infrastructure projects , from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and technical approval. Key responsibilities include: Leading the delivery of
highway, drainage and infrastructure design packages Managing projects and technical workstreams through the approval process Delivering
Section 278 and Section 38
highway schemes, with knowledge of Section 104 and 106 agreements Producing and reviewing detailed designs using
AutoCAD and Civil 3D Applying relevant standards including
DMRB, Manual for Streets and drainage guidance Reviewing technical drawings, reports and design information Liaising directly with
clients, local authorities and wider project teams Managing project programmes, resources and technical deliverables Providing technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and technicians Supporting the development of the wider team and contributing to business growth Taking responsibility for the quality and technical delivery of your projects
What We're Looking For
Strong UK consultancy experience within
highways and infrastructure design Proven experience delivering highway schemes through design and technical approval Strong knowledge of
highway design, drainage and infrastructure Experience with
AutoCAD and Civil 3D Good understanding of
DMRB, Manual for Streets and relevant UK design standards Experience working on
S278/S38
schemes Strong project management and client-facing experience Ability to lead technical work and support the development of more junior engineers Degree qualified in
Civil Engineering
or a related discipline Chartered or working towards
Chartership with ICE, CIHT or an equivalent professional body
Why Join?
You'll be joining an
employee-owned international consultancy
with a strong reputation for technical excellence, sustainability and investing in its people. The role offers: £46,000 - £65,000 salary DOE Opportunity to work on
complex highway and infrastructure projects Greater responsibility and ownership at
Senior / Principal level International project exposure Strong technical and professional development Support towards
Chartership Collaborative and multidisciplinary working environment Flexible working arrangements Competitive benefits package Genuine opportunities for progression The consultancy was recognised as
Best Place to Work (Large Consulting Firm)
at the
2025 New Civil Engineer Awards , reflecting its commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you're a
Senior or Principal Highway / Infrastructure Engineer
looking for greater responsibility, technically interesting projects and the opportunity to help develop a growing Manchester team, please get in touch. Michael Finch Aldwych Consulting
07787 736 270 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.
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