At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver impactful highways and infrastructure projects across the UK.
- Company: Rapidly growing civil and environmental engineering consultancy in Manchester.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, private medical cover, and career progression.
- Other info: Supportive environment with mentoring opportunities and a focus on technical excellence.
- Why this job: Join a B Corp certified company making a positive environmental impact.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in highways design, proficiency in AutoCAD and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 50000 £ per year.
An established and rapidly growing civil and environmental engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Highways Engineer to join its Manchester team. With an exciting pipeline of highways, active travel, and public realm projects across the UK, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful schemes while developing your technical and professional expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Reporting to the Highways Engineering Team Lead, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of medium‑to‑large infrastructure projects. The position offers a varied mix of technical design work, project coordination, client engagement, and mentoring opportunities.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver design packages for highways, infrastructure, and public realm projects
- Prepare designs in accordance with relevant industry standards and regulations, including CDM 2015
- Support project delivery, programme management, and commercial objectives
- Liaise with clients, local authorities, contractors, and key project stakeholders
- Contribute to technical excellence and best practice across the engineering team
- Support and mentor junior engineers and graduates where required
- Ensure projects are delivered to a high technical standard, on time and within budget
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in highways and/or public realm design
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Proven ability to deliver projects successfully from concept through to completion
- A proactive and positive approach with a willingness to learn and support colleagues
- Competitive salary of £35,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Private medical cover eligibility
- Workplace pension scheme
- Fully funded professional memberships and ongoing training support
- Clear career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy
- Employee‑owned business model
- Join a B Corp certified organisation committed to creating positive environmental and social impact
If you’re looking for an opportunity to join a forward‑thinking consultancy that genuinely values its people, technical excellence, and sustainable design, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Will Herman on 07581 619823 for a confidential discussion.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Highways Design Engineer in Manchester employer: The Construction Index Ltd
Join a dynamic and employee-owned civil and environmental engineering consultancy in Manchester, where your contributions to highways and public realm projects will make a tangible impact. With a strong focus on professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to sustainability, this is an excellent opportunity for engineers seeking to grow their careers in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
The Construction Index Ltd Recruitment Team
