Civil Engineer (Senior) - Highways Major Design

Highways Magazine; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Kirklees is seeking Senior Engineers to join their Major Design team. The roles involve designing and delivering multi-million-pound civil engineering projects, with strong emphasis on career development and a supportive team environment. Interested candidates should possess problem-solving skills and relevant experience. Competitive salary with hybrid working options is offered.

Benefits

Market rate supplement

Hybrid working

Career progression

Contributory pension scheme

Employee healthcare service

Discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Use of Council vehicle or paid mileage

Qualifications

• Able to think logically and laterally, solving problems creatively.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Able to demonstrate experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Design and delivery of schemes.
• Preparation of contract drawings.
• Supervision of highway projects.
• Act as NEC Site Supervisor.
• Conduct site inspections and reports.

Skills

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Experience in a similar role

Job description

Highways Design team are looking to increase their capacity in the Major Design team. The roles will help with the delivery of the portfolio of multi‑million-pound civil engineering schemes as well as supporting infrastructure for new developments.

We have several Senior Engineer roles. These exciting opportunities are suitable for those who are looking for a new career in Civil Engineering. We pride ourselves on being able to develop our staff through their careers.

The team works in a busy environment where no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to be involved in an array of projects, supporting you to develop your skills and expertise.

Join us and you’ll be working in a team designing and delivering civil engineering schemes to support the infrastructure of Kirklees.

What can we offer?

• Basic salary plus a market rate supplement (role dependant)
• Hybrid working between home and work with up to 1‑2 days per week working from a Town Centre base in newly refurbished offices.
• Career progression through the grades
• Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on the job experience.
• A friendly and supportive team environment
• Excellent contributory pension scheme
• A range of family friendly policies, including flexible working
• Access to our employee healthcare service including physiotherapy, counselling.
• Staff shop initiative offering extensive high street discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Use of Council vehicle or paid mileage for site work

For more information about our Staff Benefits, please visit the following: Kirklees Council - Staff Benefits.

We’d like to hear from you if you are

• Able to think logically and laterally, solving problems creatively.
• Able to act with initiative and to take responsibility.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently and within a team.
• Positive with a proactive ‘can‑do’ attitude
• Able to demonstrate experience in a similar role.
• Wanting to further your career and continually develop.

The Roles

The roles will focus on the effective design and delivery of a portfolio of schemes and include:

• Design and delivery of schemes
• Preparation of contract drawings
• Supervision of highway projects
• Designer under Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• You will act as NEC Site Supervisor and liaise with the client and contractor, including businesses, communities, and other council services and our staff during construction. Carrying out site inspections and reports and supporting the project manager in managing the site construction works.

For more information regarding the requirements needed for the role you are interested in, please refer to the Job Profile attached to this advert.

This role includes travelling to and between sites, this requires a full and valid driving licence and completion of a Kirklees Council driving assessment from Grade 5 onwards.

What the team say about the role

Our people and our diversity are our biggest strengths, and we ensure inclusion is at the heart of our policies, processes and practices. We offer flexible working to everyone and the ability to work remotely when needed. We are a people focused employer and we care about our colleagues and part of that is to help every employee to achieve a healthy work‑life balance.

We’re all about finding potential and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don’t tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.

Get in Touch

If you have any questions or want to discuss any of the roles further, please contact Beth Carr on 01484 221000 and they will put you in touch with one of our Group Engineers/Operational Manager.

Advert Availability

The advert will remain open until 31st December 2025, or until the vacant posts have been filled. However the manager will review any applications received by the following dates: 6th October, 3rd November & 1st December then will shortlist favourable candidates thereafter.

Contact

Kumaravel Kurusamyis the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.