At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and design innovative highway projects across London while mentoring junior engineers.
- Company: Join Ringway Infrastructure Services, a leader in infrastructure development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth, and the chance to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a difference in urban transport while staying hands-on with design.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and significant highways design experience required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
Ringway Infrastructure Services is looking for an experienced
Senior Design Engineer to join our London Projects Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highways design professional who wants to remain hands-on with design whilst also supporting, mentoring and developing junior engineers and technicians.
Working on behalf of Transport for London and London Borough clients, you'll play a key role in delivering a diverse range of highway improvement schemes across the capital.
The role is primarily design focused, requiring someone who is passionate about technical delivery rather than moving solely into management.
You'll lead and support the design of highway and transport schemes from concept through to construction whilst ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with client expectations.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Senior Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for the design and delivery of a wide variety of highways projects across London, including carriageway and footway improvements, bus infrastructure schemes, cycle routes, junction improvements and public realm projects.
Your responsibilities will include
- Producing and reviewing highway design drawings, specifications and reports.
- Acting as Design Lead across multiple concurrent projects.
- Leading designs through the full project lifecycle.
- Managing project programmes and design delivery milestones.
- Supporting and mentoring engineers, graduates and technicians.
- Ensuring designs are safe, buildable and compliant with relevant standards.
- Supporting delegated Principal Designer duties in accordance with CDM regulations.
- Liaising with clients, stakeholders and internal operational teams.
- Providing design assurance and technical guidance across the wider team.
- Supporting commercial performance, forecasting and delivery against framework requirements.
About You
We're looking for someone with a strong background in highways design who combines technical expertise with the ability to support and develop others.
You will ideally have
- Experience delivering highways design schemes within London or similar urban environments.
- Strong knowledge of UK highway design standards.
- Previous experience working within consultancy, contractor or framework environments.
- Experience designing carriageway, footway, cycling, bus and public realm schemes.
- Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and highway safety requirements.
- The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercial awareness and programme management capability.
- Experience using Auto CAD and industry-standard highway design software.
Essential Qualifications
- Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- Significant highways design experience.
- Strong technical design capability within highways and transportation projects.
Desirable Qualifications
- Chartered or working towards Chartered/Incorporated Engineer status (CEng/IEng).
- Experience working under Tf L frameworks, HMp F or similar contracts.
- Experience using Key Sign, Auto Track and Civil 3D.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Senior Design Engineer in London employer: Ringway
Ringway is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Worcester where you can lead a dedicated team and make a real impact on fleet maintenance operations. With a strong focus on employee development, health and safety compliance, and a culture that values teamwork and productivity, you'll find ample opportunities for growth and advancement in your career. Join us to be part of a supportive community that prioritises both professional excellence and personal well-being.
