Permanent

Highway Engineer | London | £40,000 - £50,000

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Central London, WC2N 5DU
money-bag £40000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 16 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 15 August 2026
Ref: 106596

About the Role

This permanent Highway Engineer role based in Central London offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000. The position sits within an employee-owned consultancy expanding its Civil Infrastructure team. You will deliver highway and junction improvements, active travel initiatives, and public realm developments across the UK. The role requires around three years' UK experience and a desire to advance towards Senior Engineer. You will apply your technical skills within a collaborative team, working on high-profile schemes. This position provides a pathway to broaden your expertise while contributing to significant infrastructure projects. The consultancy invests in professional growth, offering a supportive environment for career progression.

Highway Engineer | London | £40,000 - £50,000
Are you a Highway Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a consultancy that genuinely invests in its people£
Currently working with a well-established, employee-owned engineering consultancy that''s continuing to expand its London Civil Infrastructure team following a number of major project wins. They''re looking to recruit a Highway Engineer with around 3+ years'' UK experience who''s keen to broaden their technical expertise, work on high-profile projects and progress towards Senior Engineer.
The Opportunity
You''ll become part of a collaborative team delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across London and the UK, including:
- Highway and junction improvement schemes.
- Active travel and public realm projects.
- Development infrastructure.
- Section 278 and Section 38 highway design.
- Drainage coordination and infrastructure design.
- Projects from feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.
- Close collaboration with local authorities, developers and multidisciplinary design teams.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on technically whilst gaining exposure to larger, more complex projects alongside experienced Senior and Principal Engineers.
About You
You''ll ideally have:
- Around 3+ years'' UK experience in highways or civil infrastructure design.
- Experience producing highway designs using AutoCAD, with Civil 3D experience advantageous.
- Knowledge of Section 278, Section 38, DMRB, Manual for Streets and UK highway design standards.
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- A desire to work towards ICE Chartership if not already progressing.
What''s on Offer£
- £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.
- Hybrid and flexible working.
- Annual bonus.
- Enhanced pension.
- Private healthcare.
- Professional subscriptions paid.
- Full ICE Chartership support.
- Structured career progression with a clear pathway to Senior Engineer.
- A genuinely supportive, collaborative culture where you''ll be trusted, developed and given real responsibility.
If you''re open to hearing more, I''d be happy to arrange a confidential conversation to discuss the role, projects and long-term progression in more detail.

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