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Highways - Active Travel Engineer

Matchtech
Birmingham
money-bag Negotiable
Posted: 19 June 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 19 July 2026
Ref: 225271446


Our client, a dynamic and growing consultancy in the highways sector, is seeking to recruit an experienced Highways - Active Travel Engineer to take a leading role in delivering a diverse range of development schemes across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute design expertise across commercial, residential, healthcare, and education projects, ensuring high standards in compliance, technical excellence, and client satisfaction.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Design highways in accordance with relevant standards, including Local Highway Authority guidance, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20, DMRB, and NRSWA
  • Design drainage systems in line with Sewerage Sector Guidance, the Code for Adoption Agreements, and The SuDS Manual (CIRIA C753)
  • Undertake the design of public realm, active travel, cycling infrastructure improvements, major highways, and utilities coordination
  • Gain experience in site monitoring and assist in the production of fee proposals and bids
  • Liaise and negotiate with highway and planning authorities to agree proposed designs
  • Coordinate highway and drainage adoption processes and legal requirements, including S278, S38, and S104 agreements
  • Produce technical reports and attend meetings with clients, architects, contractors, local authorities, and other statutory bodies


Job Requirements:

  • A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar) with experience in civil engineering
  • Working towards or holding a professional qualification (Incorporated or Chartered)
  • Experience in the design of commercial and residential developments, including infrastructure, external works, and drainage
  • Proficiency in industry software, including AutoCAD, Civils 3D, Site 3D, Causeway Flow (or InfoDrainage), Vehicle Tracking, and KeyLINES/SIGN/POST
  • Sound understanding of national design standards and best practice, including knowledge of local authority and National Highways processes and requirements
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Good time management and organisational skills with the ability to maintain good records
  • Ability to manage tasks and deliver projects on time and within budget


Benefits:

  • An attractive and modern working environment with good accessibility by all modes of transport
  • Opportunities for career progression within the firm
  • A wide range of challenging projects
  • Ongoing support, training, and mentoring from senior professionals
  • A real commitment from senior management towards personal and professional development


If you are an experienced Highways - Active Travel Engineer looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client''s dynamic and talented team.

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