Senior Highway Design Engineer in Epsom

Shape the highways of tomorrow. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? Join our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture.

Join as a Senior Highways Engineer in our Transportation team. We work on projects of all sizes, scopes and scales, from the large A428 (“Black Cat Roundabout”) Project to the Active Travel Schemes. Our projects are bringing digitalisation to highways and transforming the way people live and work. You'll be part of collaborative design teams based across the country and the world. It's an exciting era for UK highways, with the rise of intelligent networks, autonomous technology and mobility as a service.

Your role includes:

• Preparing designs and specifications in accordance with Design Manual Roads Bridges (DMRB).
• Developing designs using AutoCAD, Civil3D models (as and where applicable).
• Delivering work packages with scope to move up to managing schemes and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Providing support to Project Managers within the design team in planning, programming, technical input to the pricing of project briefs, proposals, deliverables and cost estimation.
• Being accountable for checking, certifying, and authorising for issue: designs, documents, approvals, and reports.
• Managing graduate engineers and technicians to deliver work packages - coordinating engineering resources.
• Working collaboratively with clients and key stakeholders as necessary to deliver schemes/projects.
• Mentoring and upskilling more junior staff helping them develop professionally and progress towards professional qualifications.
• Preparing feasibility studies, technical reports, detailed designs and production of contract documents across a variety of projects.
• Working together with the team and other disciplines in providing an integrated service to clients.
• Helping seek innovative solutions in achieving best value in delivering our services.
• Providing technical support and leadership where required.

About you:

• A BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and preferably Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.
• Demonstrable and significant experience in highway design working in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and other standards/best practice guidance.
• An understanding of the commercial aspects of project delivery.
• An extensive knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation, standards and procedures including the application of departures from standard.
• NEC and/or Project Management experience (advantageous).

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees.