Senior Highway Engineer
Location: Manchester Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE) + Benefits Type: Full-Time | Permanent
The Opportunity
An established, employee-owned international engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Highway Engineer to join its growing Manchester team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected transport and infrastructure group, delivering a varied portfolio of highway, drainage and infrastructure projects.
You’ll work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside transport planners, engineers and designers, taking responsibility for project delivery and developing your technical expertise.
The Role
You’ll be involved in the design and delivery of highway and infrastructure projects, from initial concept through to detailed design and technical approval.
Responsibilities will include:
- Designing and delivering highway and infrastructure schemes.
- Working on Section 278 and Section 38 highway agreements.
- Producing detailed designs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Undertaking highway geometry, drainage and infrastructure design.
- Applying relevant standards including DMRB and Manual for Streets.
- Preparing and reviewing technical drawings, reports and design packages.
- Liaising with clients, local authorities and wider project teams.
- Managing project deliverables, programmes and technical quality.
- Supporting and providing guidance to junior engineers and technicians.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in highway and infrastructure design within a UK consultancy.
- Experience delivering highway schemes through detailed design and technical approval.
- Strong knowledge of S278 and S38 highway schemes.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Understanding of DMRB, Manual for Streets and relevant UK design standards.
- Experience managing projects and liaising with clients and local authorities.
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Chartered or working towards Chartership with ICE, CIHT or an equivalent professional body would be beneficial.
What’s on Offer?
- Salary of £46,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
- Join an established, employee-owned international consultancy.
- Opportunity to work on complex highway and infrastructure projects.
- 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 career progression.
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.
Senior Highways Engineer in Manchester employer: Client 2
Hudspeth is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development through its comprehensive 2026 Apprentice Programme. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and innovation, employees are encouraged to build lasting relationships while managing diverse projects in a supportive work culture. Located in a vibrant community, Hudspeth offers unique opportunities for apprentices to gain hands-on experience and advance their careers in the construction industry.
