Senior Infrastructure & Highways Design Engineer (Permanent) in London

This is an opportunity for a motivated individual, to join our UK Engineering Design team and manage the delivery of Highway and Infrastructure design projects for ITP clients in a range of differing/very complex contexts in our UK market sectors. The role demands a proactive approach in a multi-disciplinary team environment and offers substantial opportunities for career progression within Haskoning.Where you will workAt Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. We offer purpose-driven and challenging work on diverse projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate closely with clients and partners to create positive change for communities and the environment.As a Haskoning colleague, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference, supported by a culture that values expertise, innovation, and personal growth. 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 Senior Highway EngineerOur 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. 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 youWe are seeking a candidate with exceptional highway/civil engineering technical skills and experience of delivering a diverse range of traffic, active travel, and highway engineering projects through concept design to detailed design stages. Proven experience of delivering highway/infrastructure design projects, demonstrating familiarity with local authority standards and urban constraints in line with stakeholder expectations whilst driving innovation and continuous improvement in design processes.Experience in developing highway designs from concept through to detailed construction ready designs.Experience of Section 278/38 Highway approval submissions for permanent and temporary schemes.Experience in active travel/road space reallocation design through preliminary design to concept design stages.Proficient in producing 3D vertical highway designs using Civil 3D.Experience in managing and developing multi location highway design projects.Familiarity with BIM, CDE working environments.Experience of ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with UK (or relevant regional) standards.Experience of providing leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to engineers and designers.That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being. A solid foundation: 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. Work-life balance: 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. Development opportunities: 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. Don’t just take our word for it… in July 2025 we were recognised as the Best Place to Work in the Large Consulting Firm category at the UK’s prestigious New Civil Engineer Awards. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute.