Highway Engineer

  • Published on 04/28/2026
  • Huddersfield (G8)
  • To be defined

Description:

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as an Highway Engineer will see you as a key member of the Yorkshire & Humberside team and you can expect: 

A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills  Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression  Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills  The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice  Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

Experience required… 

Essential: 

Experience within a Public, Private or third sector UK based client Significant highway engineering experience to undertake schemes up to and exceeding £1.0m over the full project lifecycle, including budget/finance control  Lead small project teams through delegation and management.  Excellent technical expertise in the design of; road alignment, pavements, drainage, signing & road marking, road safety and active travel schemes  Competency in the use of DMRB, Manual for Streets, & local authority standards.  Relevant design software/CAD/Civils 3D /where appropriate  Good experience of contract documentation and their preparation.  Hold an appropriate professional qualification  Full UK driving licence

Desirable: 

Educated to HNC / HND level in a Civil Engineering discipline or equivalent. Hold an appropriate professional qualification.

You’ll get this and so much more… 

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package: 

Company car or car allowance  Contribution to commuting mileage  Permanent health insurance  25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)  Company pension contribution  Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits  1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community