Senior Highways Engineer

Costain Group PLC

Senior Highways Engineer delivering highways advice and analysis on diverse infrastructure projects. Leading technical tasks and supporting junior engineers in a hybrid team environment.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeGreater Manchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver civil and structural (highways) advice, analysis, calculations, reports and specifications
Responsible for leading small projects and sub tasks from a technical perspective
Communicate designs effectively to the BIM teams, other disciplines, construction personnel and stakeholders
Support and guide junior team members
Challenge and deliver value engineering solutions and be confident in front of clients
Assist with development of early solutions for highways design
Ensure work is carried out with relevant codes, standards and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Civil Engineering, or similar
Minimum IEng Civil, or substantial experience to compensate.
Membership of Professional Industry Body
Full driving licence
Eligibility for UK Security Clearance
Actively working towards Chartership with ICE, CIHT or similar
Further industry recognised training and qualifications
Project Management experience
CDM qualifications
Security Clearance, or capability
National Highways Passport
CSCS card

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid workplace
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Highways DesignValue Engineering SolutionsTechnical AnalysisCalculationsSpecifications

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipClient Engagement

Certifications

IEng CivilMembership of Professional Industry BodyCSCS CardEligibility for UK Security Clearance