Highway/Infrastructure Design Engineer in Manchester

This is an opportunity for a motivated individual to join our UK Engineering Design team and gain considerable experience, working across a variety of challenging and interesting Highway and Infrastructure design projects. The role demands a proactive approach in a multi-disciplinary team environment and offers substantial opportunities for career progression within Haskoning.

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, “Enhancing Society Together,” drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We offer purpose-driven and challenging work on diverse projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

As a member of the Integrated Transport Planning (ITP) team within Haskoning, you will work alongside skilled professionals united by a shared passion for vision-led transport planning, designing sustainable mobility solutions that meet people’s needs and help shape places that reflect the unique character of their local context.

What you will do as a Highway Engineer:

• Our Engineering Design team focuses on the design, construction, operation and maintenance of transport systems and structures that support the movement of people and goods.
• Our design philosophy is rooted in innovation and resilience, and our projects play a critical role in shaping how societies function and grow by ensuring efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation and infrastructure networks.
• Our services include guiding our clients through the concept, planning and preliminary design stages to ensure their projects are feasible, sustainable, and aligned with their goals.
• Advising on design standards, environmental concerns and managing stakeholder needs to prepare precision-engineered layouts and cost-effective solutions.
• Taking approved concepts and developing them into construction-ready detailed designs that meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and compliance.
• Preparing detailed drainage designs, profiles, and schedules for culverts, channels, manholes, and pipe networks ready drainage strategies, for tender and construction.
• Providing hands-on management, rigorous oversight, and clear communication to all parties to ensure every phase of construction is executed with precision and accountability.
• Conducting road safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and recommend improvements to reduce risk, prevent accidents, and protect every road user.

What we expect from you:

• Experience in the production of highway and infrastructure design solutions.
• Experience in preparing detailed designs for highway, active travel, and infrastructure projects through the relevant technical approval processes.
• Experience with Section 278 and Section 38 highway approval submissions, together with an awareness of Section 104 and Section 106 water industry agreements.
• A good working knowledge of the DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20 and other relevant design standards, with an awareness of DCG drainage design guidance and Building Regulations.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and associated design software, such as AVT and KeySign/Post.
• The ability to contribute to client advice in line with the agreed project scope, Haskoning quality standards, and in close collaboration with colleagues.
• A willingness to support the preparation and maintenance of technical documentation, ensuring that design decisions are clearly recorded and that schemes can be progressed by others in the future.
• The ability to work autonomously within a team environment, delivering work to agreed timescales and budgets, and managing change requests and minor enhancements as required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly using a range of formats.
• Membership of CIHT, ICE, or an equivalent professional body.

What you can expect from us:

• A competitive base salary reflecting your skills and experience.
• An attractive compensation package including pension accrual through our own pension fund with an employer contribution of 7% and annual profit sharing, where 40% of our profit is distributed among employees.
• 25 vacation days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 10 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you.
• We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, home office allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.
• A wide range of training and development programmes, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
• A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.
• Private medical and dental cover fully paid by the company with an option to extend it to your family at discounted rates.

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here.