Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer
New Yesterday
Aldershot (with 1 day/week in Waterlooville) Salary: Competitive + Benefits
A great opportunity working for a specialist design practice recognised for its
integrated approach to infrastructure design , supporting clients from conception through to construction. With a
growing portfolio of large strategic housing and infrastructure projects
across Hampshire, they're looking to appoint an experienced
Associate (or ambitious Principal) Highways & Drainage Engineer
to join their Aldershot team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking
career progression , including the chance to manage a direct technical team while still collaborating closely with project managers and colleagues across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the
design and delivery of highways and drainage infrastructure
on major housing developments and urban extensions. Prepare and oversee
Section 38, Section 278, Section 102/104 and S185 submissions , liaising with adopting authorities and stakeholders. Provide technical input on design standards including
DMRB, MCHW, Manual for Streets and LTN 1/20 . Manage and coordin ate multidisciplinary project teams , including external consultants, planning consultants and utility providers. Oversee budgets, invoicing, and
financial tracking
across multiple projects. Support
planning applications , including drainage strategies and discharging conditions. Attend
client meetings , public consultations and site inspections, ensuring design compliance and
quality delivery . Mentor and
support junior staff , while contributing to business development and fee proposals.
What They're Looking For:
Degree in
Civil Engineering
or a related field. Chartered Engineer (CEng)
with ICE or CIHT. 10+ years' experience
working on UK highway and drainage infrastructure projects (feasibility, detailed design, and delivery). Strong background
liaising with clients
and managing communications from inception through to completion. Proven ability to work within
multidisciplinary teams
and coordinate with external stakeholders. Extensive
project management
experience, including meeting deadlines and budgets. Skilled in
technical design
and the application of UK highways and drainage standards. Confident in
preparing technical reports , letters and structured design documents. Full UK
driving licence
and ability to attend sites not served by public transport.
What's On Offer:
Competitive salary
with comprehensive benefits package. 25 days
annual leave
(increasing with service). Private
medical cover ,
pension
scheme, Life
Assurance
& Income
Protection . Hybrid
working - minimum 3 days in Aldershot + 1 day/week in Waterlooville. Professional
membership
subscriptions paid. Structured career
development , mentoring, and leadership opportunities. Supportive,
collaborative
culture with regular team and social events.
You'll be joining a well-established office that combines the
stability of a national consultancy with the close-knit feel of a local team . This role is ideal for an experienced highways and drainage engineer looking to progress into leadership while continuing to deliver hands-on, high-quality technical work.
Apply now
or get in touch Michael Finch on
07787 736 270 Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Category:
- Engineering;Construction;Construction