Associate Engineer – Highways & Transport

About the role

As an Associate Engineer you will take a leading role in shaping and delivering a diverse portfolio of highways and transport infrastructure projects, from local authority schemes to high‑profile national programmes. You will work at the centre of multidisciplinary teams, influencing technical direction, building strong client relationships and guiding projects from early concept through to successful construction. The role also includes mentoring junior engineers and helping to develop a high‑performing team in Manchester.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of highways and transport infrastructure projects.
• Oversee feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed designs, and technical reports.
• Provide project management expertise including budget control, programme management, and resource planning.
• Act as primary client liaison, building strong and trusted relationships.
• Ensure designs comply with DMRB, local authority standards, and industry best practice.
• Support business development activities such as bids, proposals, and presentations.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams including drainage, structures, planning, and environmental specialists.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards chartership.

Required skills

• Knowledge of DMRB and local authority standards.
• Budget control and cost management.
• Programme management and resource planning.
• Civil engineering design and technical reporting.