Highway Design Engineer in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
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Bennett & Game Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a multi-disciplinary transport planning and infrastructure consultancy, who are looking to expand their Birmingham, Fleet or Gateshead offices with the addition of a Highway Design Engineer or Senior Highway Design Engineer.
Our client operates as a 'one-stop' solution for development transport planning, with established offices in Gateshead, Fleet, and Birmingham, providing services to both public and private sector clients, including nationally recognised commercial developers. They deliver successful outcomes on projects throughout the UK, offering expertise across S278/38 highways design, transport planning, drainage, and environmental engineering.
Highway Design Engineer / Senior Highway Design Engineer Position Overview
Deliver highway designs within agreed programmes and budgets
Manage project resources to ensure effective team utilisation
Support senior management with multi-office and multidisciplinary projects
Ensure compliance with design standards from relevant authorities and statutory bodies
Undertake, check, and authorise design information, drawings, and reports
Produce designs in accordance with MCHW, DMRB, and local design guidance
Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and sound technical judgement
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and CDM regulations, with a proactive approach to risk management
Highway Design Engineer / Senior Highway Design Engineer Position Requirements
Proven experience working on Section 278 and Section 38 highway design projects
Strong technical skills and experience across a range of highway design environments
Project management experience delivering schemes on time and within budget
Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers/design staff
Robust working knowledge of DMRB and relevant highway technical documents
Experience producing and managing contract documentation for highway projects
Proficiency in Civils 3D and Causeway Flow / PDS for highway and drainage design
Strong communication and client liaison skillsHighway Design Engineer / Senior Highway Design Engineer Position Remuneration
Competitive salary, depending on experience
Profit share and annual performance bonuses
Private medical and dental insurance
Company pension scheme
Life insurance
Additional leave entitlement
Free on-site parking
Regular company events
Genuine career progression opportunitiesBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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