Associate Highway Engineer - London

Associate Highway Engineer - London

London Full-Time 55000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
JAM Recruitment Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead exciting highway design projects and mentor the next generation of engineers.
  • Company: Reputable independent engineering consultancy based in Central London.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, hybrid working, and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Other info: Join a collaborative team with clear progression towards senior leadership.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of transport infrastructure while enjoying genuine autonomy and responsibility.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering, chartered or working towards chartership, with strong consultancy experience.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.

Overview

The Associate Highway Engineer - London will join a consultancy in Central London, providing technical leadership and project delivery across highways, transport, and infrastructure schemes.

This permanent role, offering £60,000 to £75,000 plus bonus and benefits, involves hybrid working.

You will manage client relationships, lead multidisciplinary design teams, and oversee work for local authorities and developers across London and the South East.

This position is suited to an experienced Senior or Principal Engineer ready to progress within a growing independent practice.

Role

Principal/Associate Highway Engineer London | £60,000 - £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Hybrid Working

I''m currently working with a well-established, independent engineering consultancy who are looking to appoint an Associate Highway Engineer to join their growing London office.

The business has built an excellent reputation for delivering highways, transport and infrastructure projects across London and the South East, working closely with local authorities, developers and multidisciplinary design teams.

Due to continued growth and an expanding workload, they''re looking for an experienced engineer who can combine technical leadership with client management and project delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of highways design projects from feasibility through to detailed design and construction.
  • Manage multiple projects, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and quality standards.
  • Produce and review technical drawings, calculations, reports and specifications.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentor Graduate, Engineer and Senior Engineer-level staff.
  • Liaise with local authorities, developers, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
  • Lead client meetings and maintain strong working relationships.
  • Support fee proposals, resource planning and business development activities.
  • Carry out design reviews and provide technical assurance across the team.
  • Contribute to the continued growth and development of the London office.

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Chartered Engineer (ICE) or working towards Chartership.
  • Strong consultancy background within highways engineering.
  • Extensive experience delivering local authority and development infrastructure schemes.
  • Excellent working knowledge of Section 278, Section 38, DMRB, Manual for Streets and relevant UK design standards.
  • Proficient in Auto CAD and Civil 3D, with experience using highways design software.
  • Strong client-facing skills with previous experience leading projects and mentoring engineers.
  • Commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to business development.
  • What’s on Offer
  • Competitive salary of £60,000 - £75,000 depending on experience.
  • Annual bonus.
  • Hybrid working.
  • Pension and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Clear progression towards senior leadership.
  • Opportunity to help shape and grow an established highways team.
  • Varied workload across highways, active travel, public realm and infrastructure projects.
  • Collaborative working environment with genuine autonomy and responsibility.

If you''re looking for an opportunity to take ownership of projects, develop client relationships and play a key role in the growth of a respected consultancy, I''d be keen to tell you more.

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