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Highways Senior Engineer (UK Wide) As a Senior Design Highways Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of delivering technical excellence, innovation, and safety across a wide range of transportation projects. You'll take ownership of key design deliverables, identifying opportunities for automation and process efficiencies, and ensuring scope changes are escalated appropriately to maintain programme and budget integrity. You'll collaborate closely with discipline leads and project stakeholders to produce high-quality outcomes, while also mentoring and supporting less experienced team members-helping to build capability and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Jacobs is a recognised leader in the transportation sector, partnering with major clients such as National Highways, Transport Scotland, the Welsh Government, and global contractors. Internationally, we contribute to transformative mega-projects like NEOM The Line and King Khalid International Airport. Locally, we're making a tangible impact in communities across the UK, delivering schemes for: • Manchester Airport Group, • United Utilities, • Cheshire East Council, • West Yorkshire Combined Authority, • Worcestershire County Council, • Birmingham City Council, • Derbyshire County Council, • West of England Combined Authority With opportunities available across our growing hub locations in the UK, this is your chance to shape the future of transport infrastructure-both globally and in your own community. * Design experience in the built environment and transportation. • Attained a relevant professional qualification, for example a degree in engineering, and CEng/ IEng or equivalent qualifications or work experience., • Technical experience of delivering local and/or major highways projects or the land side alignment elements in adjacent markets such as Water or Aviation., • Good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to communicate different design options to internal and external stakeholders., • Thorough understanding of commonly used design standards such as Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) or international equivalents., • Sound knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and a passion for fostering safety and wellbeing., • Capable of managing a workload which may be subject to change at short notice and raising early warnings., • Ability to work independently and effectively within a global multi-disciplinary team. #UKTransportation #LI-AS5 London|Greater London|United Kingdom Leeds|West Yorkshire|United Kingdom Glasgow|Lanarkshire|United Kingdom Bristol|Bristol City|United Kingdom Stockton on Tees|County Durham|United Kingdom Manchester|Greater Manchester|United Kingdom Wokingham|Berkshire|United Kingdom Edinburgh|East Lothian|United Kingdom Belfast|Antrim|United Kingdom Cardiff|South Glamorgan|United Kingdom Civil and Structural Transportation

Highways Technical Lead / Team Leader (UK Wide) As a Principal Engineer or Associate Director in our Highways team, you'll play a pivotal role in leading the delivery of complex civil engineering projects while shaping the future of transport infrastructure across the UK and beyond. You'll drive technical excellence and ensure safety in design, championing innovation and identifying opportunities for automation and process efficiencies in every aspect of our work. You'll lead and mentor a team of designers, coordinate the delivery of highways design solutions within programme and budget constraints, and collaborate with global discipline leads to deliver integrated, best-practice services to our clients. You'll also be responsible for generating accurate project forecasts and escalating scope changes that impact delivery. For those interested in people leadership, opportunities exist to take on line management responsibilities and contribute to the development of our talented teams-though this is not a requirement for career progression at Jacobs. Jacobs is a recognised leader in the transportation sector, working with major clients such as National Highways, Transport Scotland, the Welsh Government, and global contractors. Internationally, we contribute to transformative mega-projects like NEOM The Line and King Khalid International Airport. Domestically, we're delivering impactful local schemes for: • Manchester Airport Group, • United Utilities, • Cheshire East Council, • West Yorkshire Combined Authority, • Worcestershire County Council, • Birmingham City Council, • Derbyshire County Council, • West of England Combined Authority With expanding teams across the UK, this is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact-both locally and globally. * Experience in managing engineering design solutions in Transportation. • Relevant professional qualifications, such as a degree in engineering, CEng/IEng, or equivalent qualifications, • Technical experience in delivering local and/or major highways projects or landside alignment elements in adjacent markets such as Water or Aviation., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to convey different design options to internal and external stakeholders., • Ability to lead small project teams effectively and support their technical development., • Thorough understanding of commonly used design standards such as DMRB or international equivalents., • Sound knowledge of UK H&S legislation and a passion for fostering safety and wellbeing., • Capability to manage a workload that may be subject to change at short notice., • Ability to work independently and effectively within a global multi-disciplinary team., • Experience in the financial management and control of projects. #UKTransportation #LI-AS5 London|Greater London|United Kingdom Manchester|Greater Manchester|United Kingdom Birmingham|West Midlands|United Kingdom Leeds|West Yorkshire|United Kingdom Glasgow|Lanarkshire|United Kingdom Edinburgh|East Lothian|United Kingdom Bristol|Bristol City|United Kingdom Stockton on Tees|County Durham|United Kingdom Cardiff|South Glamorgan|United Kingdom Civil and Structural Transportation

Principal Engineer, Bridges & Structures - UK Wide As a key member of our Bridges & Structures team, you'll help drive our transition to a solutions-focused provider, transforming how we deliver through the adoption of new technologies, lean methodologies, and digital processes. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and decarbonisation, you'll apply your advanced technical engineering, interpersonal, and organisational skills to support the delivery of structural solutions across highways, rail, aviation, energy, and power sectors. In your role as a technical lead, you will: • Lead and mentor teams in structural analysis, feasibility studies, tender and detailed designs, and the preparation of contract documents and technical reports., • Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated, high-quality services to clients., • Champion innovative thinking and diverse perspectives to identify best-value solutions., • Work closely with our UK and Global Integrated Delivery teams to optimise resources and ensure efficient, successful project outcomes. Our Structural Solutions capability is part of Jacobs' wider Transportation business, known for delivering technically complex schemes both in the UK and internationally. Our large and diverse team has earned a strong reputation through a portfolio of high-profile projects with clients including: High Speed 2, National Highways, Network Rail, Welsh Government, National Contractors & Local Authorities. Let's build for a brighter future together. If you're ready to join a team that's invested in your success and committed to making a global impact-welcome to Jacobs' Structural Solutions Group. * A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline • A professional qualification, • Excellent communication, collaboration and time management skills, • Project management skills related to bridge design or other disciplines, • Strong technical design and practical problem-solving skills Candidates may have a background in bridge design, however, we are equally interested to hear from candidates from other disciplines and industries. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in asset management, structures renewals and post-tensioned structures, including post-tensioned special inspections (PTSI). #UKTransportation #UKBridges #SSGUK #LI-AS5 Manchester|Greater Manchester|United Kingdom Birmingham|West Midlands|United Kingdom Wokingham|Berkshire|United Kingdom Leeds|West Yorkshire|United Kingdom Bristol|Bristol City|United Kingdom Glasgow|Lanarkshire|United Kingdom Belfast|Antrim|United Kingdom Edinburgh|East Lothian|United Kingdom Cardiff|South Glamorgan|United Kingdom Stevenage|Hertfordshire|United Kingdom London|Greater London|United Kingdom Civil and Structural Transportation

Highways Principal Engineer (UK Wide) We are seeking experienced highways design and discipline leads at Principal Engineer and Associate Director levels to join our expanding teams across the UK. As a seasoned professional, you will play a crucial role in both project delivery and the technical mentoring of our talented team members. As part of this role, you will be responsible for the following: • Drive technical excellence and ensure safety in design within team deliverables., • Champion opportunities for automation and process efficiencies in all aspects of our work., • Lead and mentor a small team of designers on projects., • Generate bottom-up forecasts of project hours for your team or discipline by project, and escalate any scope changes impacting delivery., • Coordinate the delivery of Civils highways design solutions within programme and budget constraints., • Collaborate with discipline leads globally to provide an integrated and best practice service to our clients, challenging the status quo to innovate for the future., • Line Management: While line management is not required for career progression at Jacobs, opportunities exist for those interested in people leadership to supervise staff locally and become a valued part of our team. About the Opportunity: Jacobs is a market leader in the transportation sector, working with major clients such as National Highways, Transport Scotland, the Welsh Government, and global contractors. Internationally, we contribute to some of the world's mega projects, including NEOM The Line and King Khalid International Airport. Domestically, we collaborate with councils and transport authorities in major towns and cities, offering you the chance to work on impactful local projects. In the North, we are delivering schemes for Manchester Airport Group, United Utilities, Cheshire East Council, and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. In the Midlands and South-West, we are engaged in frameworks for Worcestershire County Council, Birmingham City Council, Derbyshire County Council, and the West of England Combined Authority. * Experience in managing engineering design solutions in transportation. • Attained a relevant professional qualification, for example a degree in engineering /CEng/ IEng or equivalent qualifications, • Technical experience of delivering local and/or major highways projects or the land side alignment elements in adjacent markets such as Water or Aviation., • Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to communicate different design options to internal and external stakeholders., • Ability to lead small project teams effectively and support their technical development., • Thorough understanding of commonly used design standards such as Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) or international equivalents., • Sound knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and a passion for fostering safety and wellbeing., • Capable of managing a workload which may be subject to change at short notice, • Ability to work independently and effectively within a global multi-disciplinary team., • Experience of the financial management and control of projects. #UKTransportation #LI-AS5 London|Greater London|United Kingdom Wokingham|Berkshire|United Kingdom Manchester|Greater Manchester|United Kingdom Birmingham|West Midlands|United Kingdom Leeds|West Yorkshire|United Kingdom Glasgow|Lanarkshire|United Kingdom Edinburgh|East Lothian|United Kingdom Stockton on Tees|County Durham|United Kingdom Belfast|Antrim|United Kingdom Cardiff|South Glamorgan|United Kingdom Civil and Structural Transportation

Principal Tunnel Engineer As part of a UK funtcion of approximately 400 geotechnical and tunnelling engineers delivering practical and innovative solutions to ground-related projects, you will join one of the industries leading and longest-standing geotechnical and tunnelling teams in the country. From small to large scale turnkey projects through to packages of work - pipe jacking through to complex underground caverns, utilising techniques from empirical methods to 3D FE analysis (both sructural and geotechnical). As an integral part of the team you will work with both internal and external clients delivering subject matter expert solutions. Remit of the role will include; • Provide tunnelling leadership and direction in multi-disciplinary project teams, • Ensure the completion of projects and packages of work to agreed budgets and programmes, • Manage task budgets., • Foster and build a collaborative culture with clients, colleagues and outside agencies and build effective working relationships with colleagues, customer stakeholders and outside agencies., • Identify and utilise technological advances to improve quality, results and efficiency., • Expedite schemes from inception to design completion., • Quality control and checking deliverables., • Write amd produce technical reports., • Mentor colleagues, aiding both personal and career development. We would be delighted to hear from candidates who have a good blend of the following skills and experience;, • Demonstrable expertise in Tunnel design., • MICE Chartered Engineer status., • Track record in the design for the design and build market., • Experience interfacing directly with clients and building lasting relationships with them., • A sound academic and technical knowledge of civil/tunnel engineering, • Knowledge of relevant European codes and standards, • Proficient in software such as; Plaxis, FLAC, MIDAS and or SAP., • Team player but with an ability to work independently and manage small teams as required., • Planning & organisational skills., • Motivated to deliver high quality., • Commitment to professional and personal development. #-LINM1 Dublin|Dublin|Ireland Cardiff|South Glamorgan|United Kingdom Bristol|Bristol City|United Kingdom London|Greater London|United Kingdom Civil and Structural Transportation

Drainage Highway Market Lead / Associate Director - UK Wide As a Drainage Highway Market Lead, you'll play a central role in supporting the future of infrastructure across the UK and beyond. You'll lead the delivery of high-quality drainage design solutions for transportation and urban infrastructure projects, applying your deep technical expertise and understanding of UK standards to complex, multidisciplinary challenges. You'll guide a geographically diverse team across Ireland, the UK, and global offices-mentoring junior engineers, collaborating across disciplines, and ensuring technical excellence at every stage of project delivery. Your leadership will foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing, while your proactive approach will help drive sustainable, compliant, and efficient design outcomes. In this role, you will: • Lead drainage design across all project stages, ensuring compliance with |UK standards and client expectations., • Mentor and develop junior engineers, supporting their growth and technical development., • Collaborate with clients and approval authorities, building trusted relationships and delivering strategic solutions., • Champion innovation and sustainability in drainage design, contributing to decarbonisation and resilient infrastructure., • Work flexibly across offices and client sites Jacobs' Transportation team is recognised for delivering high-profile projects for clients such as Transport Infrastructure Ireland, National Highways, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, Welsh Government, HS2 Ltd, and numerous Local Authorities. With a growing portfolio in Ireland and internationally, this role offers the opportunity to influence major infrastructure developments while advancing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact-Jacobs is ready to invest in you. * Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline • Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or equivalent., • Extensive experience in drainage design for highways and urban environments, • Strong knowledge of UK Transport Infrastructure standards and the SuDS Manual and other drainage guidance, • Proven experience obtaining design approvals from authorities, • Proficiency in drainage modelling software and tools, • Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust across teams and with clients #IETransportation #LI-AS5 Manchester|Greater Manchester|United Kingdom Leeds|West Yorkshire|United Kingdom Glasgow|Lanarkshire|United Kingdom Birmingham|West Midlands|United Kingdom Bristol|Bristol City|United Kingdom Warrington|Cheshire|United Kingdom Wokingham|Berkshire|United Kingdom Cardiff|South Glamorgan|United Kingdom Edinburgh|East Lothian|United Kingdom Belfast|Antrim|United Kingdom London|Greater London|United Kingdom Civil and Structural Transportation

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled engineer to play a leading role in the technical delivery of civil engineering schemes, while contributing to the ongoing growth of a highly regarded consultancy. Working closely with the Civil Engineering Director, you will oversee the design, quality

Senior Engineer, Bridges & Structures - UK Wide As a key member in our Bridges & Structures team, you'll play a critical role in shaping how we deliver value to our clients-supporting our transition to a solutions-focused provider through the adoption of new technologies, lean methodologies, and digital delivery processes. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and decarbonisation, you'll apply your advanced technical expertise, leadership, and organisational skills to deliver innovative structural solutions across highways, rail, aviation, energy, and power sectors. In this role, you will: • Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams in structural analysis, feasibility studies, tender and detailed designs, and the preparation of contract documents and technical reports., • Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated, high-quality services that meet client needs and exceed expectations., • Champion innovation and diverse thinking to identify best-value solutions and drive continuous improvement., • Work closely with our UK and Global Integrated Delivery teams to optimise resources and ensure efficient, successful project outcomes. Our Structural Solutions capability is part of Jacobs' wider Transportation business, known for delivering technically complex schemes both in the UK and internationally. Our large and diverse team has earned a strong reputation through a portfolio of high-profile projects with clients including: High Speed 2, National Highways, Network Rail, Welsh Government, National Contractors & Local Authorities. Let's build for a brighter future together. If you're ready to lead with purpose, innovate boldly, and make a lasting impact-join our Structural Solutions Group. * A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline • A professional qualification (or close to achieving), • Excellent communication, collaboration and time management skills, • Project management skills related to bridge design or other disciplines, • Strong technical design and practical problem-solving skills, • Candidates may have a background in bridge design, however, we are equally interested to hear from candidates from other disciplines and industries. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in asset management, structures renewals and post-tensioned structures, including post-tensioned special inspections (PTSI). #UKTransportation #UKBridges #SSGUK #LI-AS5 Birmingham|West Midlands|United Kingdom Leeds|West Yorkshire|United Kingdom Bristol|Bristol City|United Kingdom Wokingham|Berkshire|United Kingdom Belfast|Antrim|United Kingdom Glasgow|Lanarkshire|United Kingdom Manchester|Greater Manchester|United Kingdom Edinburgh|East Lothian|United Kingdom Cardiff|South Glamorgan|United Kingdom Stevenage|Hertfordshire|United Kingdom London|Greater London|United Kingdom Civil and Structural Transportation

With over 30 years of industry presence, they are now seeking t a Senior level Civil Engineer to join their growing team due to continued project success and a strong project pipeline. Take a lead role in the design and delivery of civil engineering schemes across multiple sectors. Provide mentorsh

Civil Engineer Job Overview Take a lead role in the design and delivery of civil engineering schemes across multiple sectors Focus on drainage and infrastructure design for planning and technical design stages Deliver projects typically ranging from £4M-£15M in value Work across residen

Civil Engineer Cardiff Salary: Up to £50,000 + Benefits We're working with a successful civil and structural design consultancy in South Wales who are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join their growing team.This is an excellent opportunity to take on responsibility for a varie

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We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior or Principal Engineer to support our regional Development Team in Cardiff, focusing on civil engineering for development infrastructure. Civil engineering, highways design and earthworks strategies. Preferably a Civil Engineering degree and either be Chartered o

We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior / Principal Engineer to support our clients regional Development Team in Cardiff, focusing on civil engineering for development infrastructure. The ability to produce masterplans, site appraisals, write reports to support planning applications, design calculatio

Are you an experienced Civil Design Engineer with a background in large, complex infrastructure projects? We're currently hiring a Design Engineer (Waterfront / Civil Bias) to join a specialist engineering team at Portsmouth Naval Base, delivering innovative, compliant, and sustainable design soluti

Job Title: Senior / Principal Civil Engineer. Our client is a specialist consultancy delivering engineering design across the UK utilities sector. This role will involve the design and upgrading of wastewater treatment works, including:.

Civil Design Engineer - Brighton Utilities - HybridWe are partnering with a cradle to grave project delivery partner specialising in planning, commercial and project management. Due to continued growth in their team, they are seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer to aid with their developmen

Civil Engineering Design and/or Hydraulics/Structural background. Ability to lead and manage a team of civil engineers and associated specialists (structural, geotechnical, and hydraulics) and to interface with other disciplines in the production of engineering deliverables. Prepare a variety of com

Job Title: Senior Civil EngineerDay Rate: Up to £500 per day (outside IR35)Location: Manchester, with occasional site visits (expenses paid)Type: 12-month Contract | Full-time | Hybrid (1-2 days WFH possible for the right candidate)About the Role:You'll be involved in varied and high-impact project

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll play a key part in the planning, design, and delivery of complex water sector projects. Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. Strong technical skills in civil design and analysis.

Drainage Design Engineer (Civil Engineering) £55,000 - £60,000 (65k OTE) + Pathway to Directorship + Hybrid + Electric Car Scheme + Ongoing Training and Qualifications + Flexible Hours + Healthcare Package + Increasing Holidays Guildford, SurreyAre you a Drainage Design Engineer looking to make s

Required: Bachelor degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Our benefits are designed to support the needs of our employees at every stage of their life.

Lead Civil Engineer Highways & TransportationPosition:Lead Civil EngineerLocation:North East Lincolnshire (23 days per week in the office)Daily Rate:£355.

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award winning projects.

Location - Site based, Bridgwater (3 days per week) AND remote working (2 days per week) Status: Inside IR35 Type: Contract - approved until 31dec26 Reports to: Area LeadMorson Talent are delighted to present an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Civil Engineer (Tunnelling) to join

Lead Design Engineer / Design Manager. Are you from CAD or Mechanical Design background, looking to take the helm of a thriving department in a market leading company that.

Test Equipment Design EngineerAerospace EngineeringTewkesburyPermanentThe Role - Test Equipment Design EngineerThis is an excellent opportunity for an electronically biased test equipment Design Engineer to join a prominent precision engineering company within the aerospace sector. You will lead the

Here at DXC Technology we continue to significantly expand our SAP business across the UK and Europe.We are actively looking for S/4HANA Project Manager Lead to join our growing team.If you're passionate about engaging in the full lifecycle of SAP projectsfrom initial set up to project delivery, thi

This role sits within the Interconnects Team in Electronic Engineering (EE), a department dedicated to developing cutting-edge electronic capabilities and expertise. The Interconnects Team plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, timely design solutions by leveraging both es.

Job Description Solar Project Manager (Renewable Energy) Cardiff £60,000 + 30% Bonus (OTE 75k) + Company Car + Company Bonus + Flexible Hours + 1 Day WFH + Birthday Off + Progression + Training Are you a Project Manager with experience in solar PV and battery storage, ready to take the next ste

Process Engineer (Wastewater Design) Office Based or Hybrid - Locations include Cardiff, Central Belt, Gloucester or North West£50,000 - £56,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + 7% Pension + 25 Days Holiday (plus 9 bank holidays) + Private Medical + Hybrid Working + Excellent BenefitsAre you an experienc

Are you an experienced Design Engineer with a strong background in high-voltage cable systems?. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems, or equivalent relevant experience. A technical role in a growing design team, delivering high-quality engineering solutions for HV/

In this role, the individual will be working in a close-knit department on-site in the Sudbry office, you will be making detailed 3D technical drawings and schematics using SolidWorks.

Participate in design reviews and contribute to a high-quality design environment. Get notified about new Design Engineer jobs in. Senior Silicon Design Engineer.

The Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining the next generation of products. You will be using engineering, creative and hands on mechanical skills to create prototype and test designs according to a specification right through to serial production releas

We’re recruiting two Senior Civil Design Engineers to join a growing design team delivering major water sector frameworks through to 2030. Engineering, Design, and Project Management. Construction, Civil Engineering, and Air, Water, and Waste Program Management.