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Highways & Civil Engineering Designer
Location: Cheshire | Salary: £35,000-£38,000
Reporting to: Design Team Leader
Join a forward-thinking team at the forefront of highway, civil engineering, and traffic management design. We're seeking a driven and detail-oriented designer to help deliver a wide variety of innovative projects-ranging from cycle infrastructure and junction upgrades to public realm enhancements and local highway schemes valued up to £5 million.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-structured organisation that champions career progression and technical excellence. With a strong pipeline of projects and a commitment to your professional development, we'll support you every step of the way.
Your Role
As a key member of our team, you'll manage projects from initial feasibility through to detailed design and on-site implementation, including overseeing the Traffic Regulation process. You will:
·Deliver feasibility studies and detailed designs for diverse highways and civil engineering schemes, ensuring compliance with current legislation and best practice.
·Apply engineering expertise and judgement to solve complex problems and develop effective, practical solutions.
·Plan, programme, and coordinate the delivery of design work, ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness.
·Monitor and support the execution of works or services, helping ensure successful on-time, on-budget delivery.
·Engage and communicate clearly with stakeholders, including Elected Members, Parish Councils, and the wider public.
About You
We're looking for someone with a strong technical foundation and a collaborative mindset. You will ideally have:
·HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) - desirable.
·Membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g., EngTech or working towards IEng) - desirable.
·Proven experience in highway/traffic legislation, design standards, and best practice - essential.
·Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D - essential.
·Strong IT skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook - essential.
·Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Why Join Us?
·A dynamic and supportive team environment
·A clear path for progression and ongoing technical training
·A varied workload with real impact on local communities
·Opportunities to contribute to sustainable transport and placemaking
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Patrick Gray at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us. Please submit your CV to (url removed)
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