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Highway Engineer Section 278 and 38
- Posted 06 March 2026
- Salary £38k - 45k per year
- LocationManchester
- Job type Permanent - Full Time
- Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
- ReferenceJO0000065082
Job description
Infrastructure Design Engineer
Location: Manchester
Purpose of the Role
Take ownership of design tasks and deliver high-quality solutions for highways and transport projects, ensuring compliance with standards and client satisfaction. You'll be expected to start working independently on certain design tasks and have support from experienced engineers for more complex schemes.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce detailed designs and drawings
- Manage small projects or work packages
- Liaise with clients and stakeholders
- Ensure technical accuracy and compliance
- Support junior team members
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Degree in Civil Engineering
- Experience in highways design
- Knowledge of DMRB and Manual for Streets
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience of Section 278 and Section 38 projects
- Experience of using Civil 3D on projects
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary - anticipated range £38,000 to £45,000 (Dependent on experience)
- Training support, mentoring, and career development
Career Progression
- Opportunity to advance to Senior Engineer with project delivery responsibilities
- ICE route to membership support with IPD online mentoring
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