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Contract

Senior Engineer - Highways

Matchtech
Cheshire
money-bag £42 - £48/hour
Posted: 27 May 2026 (4 days ago)
Closing date: 26 June 2026
Ref: 225160983


Our client is currently seeking a Senior Engineer to join their team on a contract basis.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading the design, planning, and delivery of highways infrastructure and active travel schemes
  • Providing technical oversight and ensuring compliance with relevant standards
  • Managing contracts under NEC4 conditions
  • Engaging with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with community and regulatory expectations
  • Supervising consultants and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely
  • Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
  • Conducting regular site visits and inspections
  • Preparing and presenting project reports and updates to clients and stakeholders


Job Requirements:

  • Experience in highways engineering or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of highway design principles and relevant software
  • Proficiency in contract management, particularly NEC4
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strong leadership and team supervision abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent communication and report writing skills
  • Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification


Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to enhance your skills and advance your career in the highways sector


If you are an experienced highways engineer looking for a new opportunity to lead significant projects and 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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