Engineer - Transport

Do you want to help shape the future of transport in one of London's most ambitious boroughs?

Can you use your highways design expertise to deliver projects that make walking, cycling and public spaces safer and more accessible?

Does the opportunity to work on award-winning transport schemes that set the standard across London sound like your next career move?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you.

Southwark's Highways and Transport Projects team is looking for a talented and passionate Engineer - Transport to join us in delivering significant improvements to the borough's streets and public realm. Southwark's highways projects are recognised across London for their quality and innovation, helping to shape the future of sustainable transport in the capital.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of transport and highways schemes, from cycle infrastructure and road safety improvements to public realm enhancements and junction upgrades. You'll play a leading role in turning ideas into reality, creating places that are safer, greener and better connected for residents, businesses and visitors.

As an Engineer within the Transport Projects team, you will lead the design and development of highways and transport improvement schemes from feasibility through to construction.

Working closely with colleagues, contractors, consultants and stakeholders, you will:

• Lead the design development of major highways and transport projects.
• Produce accurate and high-quality AutoCAD drawings, including layouts, sections, construction details and traffic management plans.
• Develop innovative design solutions for walking, cycling, public realm and road safety schemes.
• Manage project budgets and programmes for assigned schemes, typically valued up to £1m, while supporting larger transport programmes.
• Coordinate site investigations, surveys and technical assessments to inform design development.
• Provide technical advice on highway design, constructability and materials.
• Support stakeholder engagement with residents, elected members and internal teams.
• Undertake site visits to assess conditions, monitor progress and ensure successful project delivery.
• Contribute to cost estimates, bills of quantities and work instructions.
• Ensure designs comply with current legislation, design standards and CDM requirements.

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for creating high-quality streets and transport infrastructure that improve everyday journeys.

You'll bring:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering highway and transport improvement schemes, such as junction upgrades, pedestrian crossings, cycle routes, bus priority measures and road safety projects.
• Experience managing capital projects through feasibility, design, consultation and delivery stages.
• A strong understanding of UK highway design standards, regulations and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and the production of technical drawings.
• Experience preparing cost estimates, bills of quantities and work instructions.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and design risk management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical information to a range of audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders, contractors and colleagues.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Michael Listowiecki at Michael.Listowiecki@southwark.gov.uk.