Senior Highways Engineer

Job Description Job title: Senior Highways Design EngineerSalary: Dependent on experience, skills, and locationAn introduction to our unique companyWaterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies, and construction companies.We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. Were a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard. This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. Were a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer.We have big ambitions for the future, and wed love for you to be part of it.Your career with Waterman AspenYoull get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Senior Highways Design Engineer will see you as a key member of the London North team and you can expect:A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skillsBuy-in from clients to assist in your technical progressionFurther exposure to your chosen industry - increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skillsThe flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employerCareer development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managersPaid subscription to a professional body of your choiceRegular social events and volunteering opportunitiesExperience requiredEvidence of leading multi-disciplinary projects to achieve client programme, cost, and quality expectationsExtensive design and construction experience in highwaysStrong commercial awarenessStrong working knowledge of Local Authority and national design standards and contractsEvidence of developing and mentoring staffExperience of design resource planning and programme managementEvidence of managing H&S in design and constructionGood understanding of CDM (Construction Design Management) regulationsAbility to carry out engineering projects with values exceeding 1m from initiation through to completion without continual direction.Computer literate particularly Microsoft Excel and WordExperience of the NEC suite of contract documents and administrationKnowledge of highway design guidance and standards including DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20, TSRGD, MCHW and other relevant codes of practice and design standardsAbility to compile specifications and Bills of Quantities (BoQ)Proficient in AutoCAD (Civil 3D experience would be advantageous)Full UK/EEC driving licenceQualifications:Essential:Educated to degree level in civil engineering BEng/Meng (or equivalent)An appropriate professional qualification e.g. Chartered or a highly experienced Engineer working towards professional accreditationJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-07