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Graduate Highways Engineer – London (Farringdon)
Location: London (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available) Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum + performance bonus + excellent benefits Type: Full-time
About the Role
Join London’s leading independent transport consultancy, renowned for delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, in a role tailored for recent Civil Engineering graduates or those with up to 1–2 years of experience.
This opportunity allows you to grow within a highly collaborative team, contributing to urban highway, public realm, and transport infrastructure projects across London and the UK.
The consultancy prides itself on technical excellence, professional development, and employee wellbeing, offering a solid foundation for advancing your engineering career.
Responsibilities
As a Graduate Highways Engineer, you will:
- Support the design and delivery of urban highway and public realm schemes, collaborating with senior engineers and project teams.
- Gain exposure to end-to-end project workflows, from concept design through detailed design and construction, enhancing both technical and commercial understanding of engineering consultancy.
- Assist in:
- Technical design of highways, junctions, and infrastructure;
- Producing design drawings (primarily AutoCAD, with exposure to Civil 3D as appropriate);
- Design calculations, reports, and technical documentation;
- Development-related infrastructure (including S278 highway schemes);
- Multidisciplinary teamwork to deliver coordinated engineering solutions.
- Engage in project meetings and site visits to build practical engineering knowledge.
- Contribute to high-quality, sustainable designs under the guidance of senior colleagues.
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Essential Skills & Experience
- A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Genuine interest in highways, transportation, and urban infrastructure design.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and team-working skills.
- AutoCAD knowledge (or willingness to develop proficiency);
- Understanding of highways engineering principles, gained through:
- University studies,
- Placement experience, or
- Industry work.
- Profiles outside, but not essential: Exposure to Civil 3D, drainage design, or related project experience.
Optional: Commitment towards professional accreditations through ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers), CIHT (Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation), or a similar body.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary (£25k–£30k) + performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 25 days' annual leave (plus birthday off).
- Private medical insurance (covering mental health support via Vitality).
- 8% employer pension contribution (fully funded).
- Paid professional subscriptions.
- Continuous training, CPD, and mentoring programmes.
- In-house wellbeing initiatives, such as:
- Massages
- Yoga sessions
- Regular social events (including knowledge-sharing lunches).
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
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Why Join This Company?
- CIHT “Employer of the Year” recipient (multiple times);
- Certified Great Place to Work™.
- Dedicated investment in:
- Employee wellbeing,
- Career progression, and
- Structured development towards chartership.
- Collaborate with seasoned industry professionals.
- Work on high-profile urban infrastructure projects.
If you’re a driven Graduate Highways Engineer looking for a consultancy that prioritises your growth, this opportunity is perfect for you.
Contact & Application
For further details, contact: Michael Finch – 07787 736 270
Aldwych Consulting promotes diversity, equality, and inclusion. This advertisement does not discriminate against any protected characteristics (as per the Equality Act 2010). Applications from all sections of society are encouraged, and reasonable adjustments will be provided for interview access.
Candidates must comply with UK residency and employment requirements.
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