Highways Design Engineer

Job description

Highways Design Engineer

Location: Ipswich, IP1

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Highways Design Engineer to support the delivery of a wide range of highways, traffic engineering and active travel schemes.

This role is ideal for an engineer looking to take ownership of projects while working collaboratively with clients and internal design teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver highway improvement, traffic engineering and active travel schemes
• Produce design drawings, reports and supporting technical documentation
• Organise and undertake site visits, surveys and investigations
• Deliver projects to agreed timescales and budgets
• Ensure compliance with quality, Health & Safety and Environmental standards
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and sub-consultants
• Work collaboratively with clients to develop project objectives and technical solutions
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in highways design
• Strong understanding of Local Highway Authority standards
• Commercial awareness in project delivery
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers
• Working knowledge of programme tools such as ASTA
• Knowledge of DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20 and related guidance
• Experience using AutoCAD (drainage, alignment and traffic signage experience desirable)
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Full UK/EEC driving licence

Interested?

Apply now.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ipswich

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-01-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English