Highways Engineer

Job Title

Engineer Transportation Team

Vacancy No

VN5079

Employment Type

Permanent

Contract Type

Full-Time

Advert

We are looking for an Engineer to join our Transport Engineering team based in Manchester.

The role

We will provide you with training and development to assist with the creation of Transport Engineering and Infrastructure solutions for the various sectors we work in within our Built Environment Team.

You will have the following duties:

• Assisting Project Managers on a variety of projects in sectors such as residential, retail, power, commercial, and industrial throughout the UK and internationally
• Working as part of a design team, reporting to a senior engineer, and assisting with the production of technical designs
• Developing design knowledge and skills using specialist design software
• Site supervision of construction projects and record keeping
• Assisting with the compilation of design and construction tender packages
• Assisting with report compilation

Due to the training nature of the role, it is expected that you will typically work from the office, but hybrid working is possible.

We support engineers in obtaining professional qualifications and have a support network in place to help individuals become Incorporated or Chartered with a relevant institution such as the ICE or CIHT.

About us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About you

You will have a relevant degree in Civil Engineering and experience in a highway engineering role in your current or previous employment.

Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence is required before joining.

Other key attributes we look for include:

• A general understanding of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) or Manual for Streets
• Some experience supporting the design and delivery of highway projects
• The ability to work independently, with strong organisational and logical thinking skills
• Confidence with data, numeracy, and IT, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A willingness to learn and the ability to manage multiple project types simultaneously

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

SLR Commitment - All applicants with a disability who meet the essential
requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Disability
Confident Committed status

Job Description

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Key Responsibilities

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Country

United Kingdom

Office

Manchester