At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting highways projects from design to construction while collaborating with clients and stakeholders.
- Company: Join a growing, employee-owned consultancy known for high-quality engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, profit-sharing, professional development support, and a monthly wellbeing allowance.
- Other info: Be part of a B Corp-certified company committed to sustainability and community wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community projects and shape the future of the Manchester team.
- Qualifications: Strong highways design experience and a relevant degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Senior Highways Engineer
Location
Manchester
Salary
Type
Permanent, Full Time
The Opportunity
I'm working with a growing, employee-owned civil and environmental engineering consultancy that is looking to strengthen its
Highways and Transportation team in Manchester with an experienced Senior Highways Engineer.
The consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions across the highways, transportation and public realm sectors , working with local authorities and private-sector clients on a varied portfolio of projects.
With a growing Manchester team and a strong pipeline of work, this is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Engineer looking to take greater ownership of projects, develop client relationships and play an important role in the continued growth of the regional business.
The Role
As a Senior Highways Engineer, you'll take responsibility for the technical delivery of projects while working closely with clients, stakeholders and other members of the design team.
Your responsibilities will include
- Delivering highways, public realm, active travel and road safety schemes from feasibility through to detailed design and construction.
- Taking technical responsibility for projects and design packages.
- Producing and reviewing high-quality highways design deliverables.
- Working directly with clients and stakeholders to develop practical and deliverable engineering solutions.
- Supporting project and commercial management, including programmes, resources and deliverables.
- Providing technical input into larger and more complex projects.
- Supporting bids, fee proposals and business development activity.
- Mentoring and supporting graduate and junior engineers.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business.
- Ensuring designs consider health and safety, sustainability and buildability throughout the project lifecycle.
About You
We're looking for an experienced highways professional who is technically strong, commercially aware and confident dealing with clients and project stakeholders.
You’ll ideally have
- Strong experience in highways and/or public realm design .
- Experience delivering projects through feasibility, detailed design and construction.
- Good knowledge of UK highways design standards and processes.
- Experience with
Civil 3D, Auto CAD and Microsoft Office .
- Experience working with local authorities, developers or other public/private-sector clients.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers.
- A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Chartered or working towards Chartered status would be advantageous.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a growing consultancy where senior engineers are given genuine responsibility and the opportunity to influence projects, clients and the development of the wider team.
The company offers
Employee ownership , with employees able to share in the success of the business through a profit-share scheme.
- A strong and varied pipeline of highways and transportation projects.
- The opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the Manchester team.
- Opportunities to progress into technical, project and team leadership positions.
- Support towards
Chartered status and professional qualifications .
- Professional institution membership funded by the business.
- Flexible and hybrid working.
- A monthly wellbeing allowance.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- A strong focus on sustainability and community wellbeing.
- The opportunity to work for a
B Corp-certified consultancy with a clear commitment to responsible engineering.
If you're an experienced Highways Engineer looking for a role where you can take greater responsibility, work on interesting projects and help shape the growth of a successful Manchester team, I'd be keen to hear from you.
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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Senior Highways Engineer in Manchester employer: American Society of Civil Engineers
Join a dynamic leader in BMS control systems in Greater Belfast, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With an attractive salary package, including a company car and pension plan, you will have the opportunity to manage exciting projects while building strong client relationships in a collaborative environment that values innovation and teamwork.
Contact Details:
American Society of Civil Engineers Recruitment Team
