Senior Highway Engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join their Design Services Team, leading the delivery of highway and civil engineering schemes across Cheshire.

Working on a diverse portfolio of projects valued up to £5 million, including cycle improvement schemes, junction upgrades and public realm projects, you will play a key role in delivering innovative, high-quality and compliant engineering solutions that enhance local communities and infrastructure.

As a Senior Engineer, you will provide technical leadership, oversee project delivery from concept through to completion, and support the development of engineers within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis of complex engineering challenges and develop effective, compliant solutions.
• Deliver high standards of professional and technical excellence across highway engineering projects.
• Manage the design, planning, programming and delivery of multidisciplinary schemes.
• Monitor project performance, ensuring budgets, programmes and quality targets are achieved.
• Provide professional advice and technical guidance to councillors, stakeholders and members of the public.
• Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, contractors and external partners to successfully deliver programmes of work.
• Support the Team Leader and deputise when required.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, helping to build technical capability within the team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• HNC/HND or Degree qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Demonstrable experience in highway design and associated legislation.
• Strong knowledge of highway law, procedures and standards.
• Experience working with Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience managing project costs, programmes and delivery performance.
• A full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team delivering impactful highway and infrastructure projects across Cheshire. You will have the chance to work on a varied portfolio of schemes, contribute to the development of colleagues, and play a key role in shaping the region's transport and public realm infrastructure.