At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver impactful highways and public realm projects for sustainable urban environments.
- Company: Rapidly growing civil and environmental engineering consultancy in Manchester.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, private medical cover, and career progression.
- Other info: Supportive environment with mentoring opportunities and a focus on technical excellence.
- Why this job: Join a B Corp certified company making a positive impact on communities and the environment.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in highways design, proficiency in AutoCAD and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you a skilled Highways Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work on impactful infrastructure and public realm projects that prioritise sustainability, safety, and smarter urban environments? An established and rapidly growing civil and environmental engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Highways Engineer to join its Manchester team. With an exciting pipeline of highways, active travel, and public realm projects across the UK, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful schemes while developing your technical and professional expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Highways Engineering Team Lead, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of medium-to-large infrastructure projects. The position offers a varied mix of technical design work, project coordination, client engagement, and mentoring opportunities. You will contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality engineering solutions that create safer, more sustainable, and future-focused communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver design packages for highways, infrastructure, and public realm projects
- Prepare designs in accordance with relevant industry standards and regulations, including CDM 2015
- Support project delivery, programme management, and commercial objectives
- Liaise with clients, local authorities, contractors, and key project stakeholders
- Contribute to technical excellence and best practice across the engineering team
- Support and mentor junior engineers and graduates where required
- Ensure projects are delivered to a high technical standard, on time and within budget
What We're Looking For
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in highways and/or public realm design
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Proven ability to deliver projects successfully from concept through to completion
- A proactive and positive approach with a willingness to learn and support colleagues
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary of £35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Private medical cover eligibility
- Workplace pension scheme
- Fully funded professional memberships and ongoing training support
- Clear career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy
- Employee-owned business model
- Join a B Corp certified organisation committed to creating positive environmental and social impact
Interested? If you're looking for an opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy that genuinely values its people, technical excellence, and sustainable design, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Will Herman for a confidential discussion.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. 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.
Highways Design Engineer in Manchester employer: Aldwych Consulting Ltd
Join a dynamic and employee-owned consultancy in Manchester that prioritises sustainability and innovation in infrastructure projects. With a strong commitment to professional development, you will benefit from flexible working arrangements, private medical cover, and fully funded training opportunities, all within a collaborative and supportive work culture. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career while making a positive impact on communities and the environment.
