Highway Design Engineer

Our client is seeking a skilled Highways Engineer to join its Highways Design Team in Winchester on a contract basis. The role will support the delivery of small to medium-sized highway improvement and active travel schemes, covering project management, design, procurement and implementation within a busy capital programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and delivering highway improvement and active travel schemes
• Supporting the project management of small to medium-sized highways projects
• Preparing technical drawings, specifications and supporting project documentation
• Using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Microsoft Office 365 to develop and manage design information
• Contributing to procurement and implementation activities throughout the project lifecycle
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders
• Providing engineering support to major schemes teams when required
• Ensuring designs and project activities comply with relevant highways standards, regulations and processes

Job Requirements:

• Experience in highways engineering and civil engineering design
• Strong understanding of highway improvement schemes and active travel projects
• Good working knowledge or practical experience of Civil 3D
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office 365
• Understanding of highway design principles, technical standards and project delivery processes
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage priorities and work effectively with project teams and external stakeholders
• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent professional experience
• Full UK Category B driving licence and access to a car for work-related travel

Working Arrangements:

• Contract position based at the client's Winchester offices
• 37-hour working week
• Hybrid working arrangement, with three days at home or a remote office and two days in Winchester on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• Attendance and working arrangements are contractual requirements of the role

If you are an experienced Highways Engineer with Civil 3D knowledge and a background in highway design, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to important highways and active travel projects. Apply now to be considered.