Job Description:

Our client is seeking two Highway Design Engineers to join its Highways Engineering Services team in Winchester on a contract basis. The role will support the design and delivery of small to medium highway improvement and active travel schemes, with opportunities to assist major schemes when required.

• Designing highway improvement and active travel schemes using AutoCAD and Civils 3D
• Supporting the project management, procurement and implementation of capital programme schemes
• Preparing drawings, technical documents and design information for highways and civil engineering projects
• Contributing to the delivery of small to medium highways schemes from concept through to implementation
• Working collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders
• Providing engineering support to major highway schemes when required
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant highway standards, regulations and best practice
• Maintaining accurate project records and contributing to reports and technical assessments

• Experience in highway design or highways and civil engineering
• Good working knowledge of highway engineering principles and design processes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office 365
• Good working knowledge or practical experience using Civils 3D
• Understanding of active travel schemes and highway improvement projects
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage tasks effectively and work collaboratively within a design team
• Full Category B driving licence and access to car use

• Based at the client's Winchester offices
• Hybrid working, with three days from home or a remote office and two days in Winchester on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• 37-hour working week
• Contract position with a planned start date of 9 November 2026
• Commitment to the specified onsite and hybrid working pattern is required

If you are an experienced Highway Design Engineer with knowledge of AutoCAD, Civils 3D and highway improvement schemes, apply now to support the delivery of important highways and active travel projects in Hampshire.