At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative highways design projects and drive technical excellence.
- Company: Join Jacobs, a leader in transportation and infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Flexible working, well-being benefits, and opportunities for global collaboration.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major projects that shape cities and environments.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering and experience in highways design required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
At Jacobs, we aim to reinvent tomorrow by solving critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, and cutting-edge manufacturing. As a Highways Technical Lead, you will be at the forefront of delivering complex highways design projects in the UK and globally, elevating technical excellence, influencing major programmes, and driving innovation in highway infrastructure design and delivery.
What you'll lead
- Take responsibility for the technical direction and successful delivery of highways design solutions—balancing engineering rigour, safety, innovation, and efficiency.
- Champion new ways of working, from digital tools to automation, identifying smarter processes that enhance quality and accelerate delivery.
- Lead technical delivery within programme, quality, and budget requirements.
- Drive innovation by adopting digital, automated, and efficient design practices.
- Collaborate globally with discipline leads to embed best practice across the project portfolio.
- Forecast, manage scope and risk, and ensure projects are set up for successful delivery.
About the opportunity
Jacobs is a market leader in transportation, working with major clients and global contractors on local and megaprojects. In the North, we deliver schemes for organisations such as Manchester Airport Group and United Utilities; in the Midlands and South-West, we engage with several local authorities and combined authorities. The role offers opportunities to work on impactful projects across diverse markets.
Required qualifications and experience
- Experience in managing engineering design solutions in a Transportation setting.
- Relevant professional qualifications, such as a degree in engineering, CEng/IEng, or equivalent.
- Technical experience delivering local and/or major highways projects or landside alignment elements in adjacent markets (e.g., Water or Aviation).
- Thorough understanding of commonly used design standards such as DMRB or international equivalents.
- Sound knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and a passion for safety and wellbeing.
- Ability to work independently and effectively within a global multidisciplinary team.
Additional information
Jacobs values safety, inclusion, and belonging. We support flexible working arrangements and provide opportunities for well-being benefits, volunteering, and global collaboration. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.
Highways Technical Lead / Associate Director (UK Wide) in Leeds employer: Jacobs
At Jacobs, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Highways Technical Lead, you will have access to extensive employee growth opportunities, including professional development and the chance to work on impactful projects across the UK and globally. Our commitment to safety, inclusion, and flexible working arrangements ensures that every team member can thrive while contributing to meaningful infrastructure solutions.
