Associate Highways Engineer

Associate Highways Engineer

Infrastructure Engineering London

Salary: Circa 65,000 - 70,000 + benefits

An established and growing infrastructure consultancy in London is looking to appoint an Associate Highways Engineer to take a leading role within its highways and infrastructure team.

This is a predominantly highways-focused position, offering the opportunity to lead complex schemes, influence projects from feasibility through to construction, and mentor a developing team within a collaborative and agile environment.

The Role

• Lead the design and delivery of highway infrastructure projects (S278, S38 and public realm schemes)
• Provide strategic highways input at planning stage
• Oversee detailed designs in line with DMRB, Manual for Streets and local authority standards
• Manage technical approvals and liaise with highways authorities
• Oversee drainage strategies and Flood Risk Assessments as part of integrated infrastructure packages
• Support fee proposals, commercial management and programme delivery
• Mentor junior engineers and maintain strong client relationships

About You

• Significant UK highways design experience at Principal or Associate level
• Strong knowledge of DMRB, Manual for Streets, S38/S278 and adoption processes
• Experience leading highways inputs on development or regeneration projects
• Commercial awareness and confidence in client-facing environments
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) and Chartered, or working towards CEng/MICE/MCIHT

Salary & Benefits

• Circa 65,000 - 70,000 base salary
• Flexible / hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy/sell up to 5 days)
• Company pension schem
• Professional membership fees covered
• Private healthcare options

This is an excellent opportunity for a highways-focused engineer seeking greater leadership, autonomy and progression.

For further details or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Will Herman
(phone number removed)

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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