At a Glance
- Tasks: Design highways for residential projects and support junior engineers.
- Company: Dynamic London-based team focused on infrastructure design.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid work, and a 6-month contract.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Combine hands-on design with leadership in exciting residential developments.
- Qualifications: Experience in highways engineering, Civil 3D, and team coordination.
The predicted salary is between 35.1 - 42.9 £ per hour.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Highways Engineer to join a London-based team delivering highways and infrastructure design across residential development projects. The role combines hands-on technical design with responsibility for coordinating and supporting junior engineers, making it well suited to someone who wants to remain technically involved while taking greater ownership across project delivery.
You'll work on a hybrid basis, with three days per week in the London office.
The Role
You'll be involved in:
- Delivering highways design for residential development projects
- Working across development infrastructure and associated external works
- Producing and developing Section 278 (S278) designs
- Undertaking hands-on design using Civil 3D
- Producing technical drawings and engineering information
- Coordinating highways designs with wider infrastructure packages
- Supporting projects through technical design and delivery stages
- Coordinating and supporting junior engineers
- Reviewing technical work and helping maintain design quality
- Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and wider project stakeholders
What They're Looking For
- Strong highways engineering and design experience
- Previous experience across residential development infrastructure
- Good working knowledge of Section 278 projects
- Strong Civil 3D capability
- Confidence producing highways designs and technical information
- Experience coordinating or supporting junior engineers
- Ability to balance hands-on design with wider project coordination
- Good communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills
- Ability to work from the London office three days per week
A background combining highways design, residential development and infrastructure consultancy would be particularly beneficial.
Why Apply?
- £38-£40 per hour LTD
- Outside IR35
- Initial 6-month contract
- 37.5 hours per week
- Hybrid working with three days per week in London
- Strong residential development project exposure
- Combination of hands-on design and team coordination
- Opportunity to work across S278 and wider highways infrastructure
If you're a Senior Highways Engineer with strong residential development, S278 and Civil 3D experience, apply now to be considered.
Senior Highways Engineer in London employer: Blueprint Recruitment Solutions
Blueprint Recruitment Solutions is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London, where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge data centre projects. Our supportive culture encourages teamwork and creativity, making it a rewarding place for skilled engineers looking to make a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
Blueprint Recruitment Solutions Recruitment Team
