Senior Highway Engineer in Cheshire, Warrington

Senior Highway Engineer in Cheshire, Warrington

Cheshire +1 Full-Time 45000 - 48000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and oversee diverse highway engineering projects, driving innovative solutions.
  • Company: Join a leading Tier 1 contractor with a focus on impactful infrastructure.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, generous pension, and opportunities for career progression.
  • Other info: Dynamic environment with mentorship opportunities and key stakeholder engagement.
  • Why this job: Step into a leadership role and shape regional infrastructure without daily CAD work.
  • Qualifications: HNC, HND, or Degree in Civil Engineering with strong highway design knowledge.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 48000 £ per year.

Location: Nantwich

Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 per annum

Full Benefits package: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, generous pension scheme, reward schemes and genuine chances to progress!

Step away from the drafting board and take the lead. Are you a skilled Civil Engineer looking to step up into a high-level overview and leadership role without getting bogged down in day-to-day CAD design work? Working alongside a leading Tier 1 highway construction client, you won't be sitting at a desk producing drawings all day. Instead, you'll leverage your strong foundational design knowledge to lead, oversee, and drive a diverse portfolio of highway and civil engineering schemes across Cheshire East.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Strategic Leadership: Lead problem-solving for complex engineering challenges, ensuring effective, compliant, and high-quality solutions across schemes valued up to £5M (including major junction upgrades, cycle improvements, and public realm projects).
  • Project & Quality Oversight: Oversee project programming, planning, performance, and budgets to deliver schemes to the highest technical standards.
  • Team Guidance & Deputising: Mentor junior engineers, provide technical advice, and step in as deputy to the Team Leader when needed.
  • Key Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a trusted technical advisor to internal teams, external partners, local councillors, and the public.

What We’re Looking For in a Senior Highway Engineer

  • Qualifications: HNC, HND, or Degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Professional Standards: Professional membership in a relevant civil engineering body.
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong grounding in highway design, highway law/procedures, and Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs).
  • Industry Tools: Practical familiarity with AutoCAD and MS Office (to effectively review and oversee project files).
  • Management Skills: Proven track record in managing project costs, programmes, and delivery.
  • Licence: Full UK driving licence.

Why Apply? If you are ready to transition your technical expertise into a high-visibility lead role where you shape regional infrastructure without spending your day stuck doing CAD detailing this is the opportunity for you.

Locations

CheshireWarrington

Senior Highway Engineer in Cheshire, Warrington employer: Utilise Recruitment

As an HSE Advisor at our NW London HQ, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. We offer competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for professional development, all within a supportive work environment that values employee well-being and growth. Our commitment to innovation and excellence makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in health and safety.

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Highway Engineer in Cheshire, Warrington

Civil Engineering
Highway Design Principles
Project Management
Quality Oversight
Stakeholder Engagement
Technical Advisory
Problem-Solving Skills