Highways Engineer

Job Title

Engineer Transportation Team

Vacancy No

VN5079

Employment Type

Permanent

Contract Type

Full-Time

Advert

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Civil Engineer to join our growing Transport Engineering consultancy team in Manchester.

About us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4,000+ 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 days' 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.

The role

We will offer comprehensive training and development to support you in designing innovative Transport Engineering and Infrastructure solutions across the diverse sectors served by our Built Environment Team

The role will involve :

• 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 you

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

Other key attributes we look for include :

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

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.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Country

United Kingdom

Office

Manchester