Senior Highway Engineer and Project Manager
We are seeking a Senior Highway Engineer and Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex highway and transportation projects from inception through to completion. This role will involve managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating technical design activities, and ensuring that projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. You will work closely with clients, contractors, consultants, local authorities, and other stakeholders to develop practical, sustainable, and cost-effective transport solutions.
Key responsibilities will include preparing and reviewing highway designs, specifications, reports, drawings, and technical documentation; overseeing feasibility studies, surveys, assessments, and detailed design packages; and providing technical guidance on highways, roads, junctions, drainage, traffic management, and associated infrastructure. You will manage project programmes, budgets, risks, resources, procurement, and quality assurance, while monitoring progress and implementing appropriate corrective action where required. The role will also involve contributing to business development, preparing fee proposals and tenders, supporting stakeholder consultations, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards, design codes, and health and safety requirements.
Applicants should hold a degree or equivalent qualification in civil engineering, highway engineering, or a related discipline, together with substantial experience delivering highway or transportation projects. Professional registration or working towards chartered status is desirable. You will need strong knowledge of highway design principles, contract administration, project management methodologies, and applicable technical standards, as well as experience using relevant design and project management software. Excellent communication, leadership, organisational, and commercial skills are essential, along with the ability to manage competing priorities and build effective relationships. A proactive, collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes are expected. The position may require occasional travel to project sites, client offices, and stakeholder meetings.
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