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Graduate Highway/Infrastructure Design Engineer
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About the Role
This is an exciting position where you will join our Graduate Training Scheme to gather all the skills required to be successful at Haskoning, gaining early career experience across a variety of challenging and interesting Highway and Infrastructure design projects. This on-the-job learning is matched with a comprehensive internal and external training programme, overseen by a dedicated mentor to help ensure your career will flourish.
Where You Will Work
At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, “Enhancing Society Together,” drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We offer purpose-driven and challenging work on diverse projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.
With over 700 colleagues, working across multiple offices, we have a strong presence in the United Kingdom. Our people are at the forefront of delivering sustainable and future-ready solutions for both the built and natural environment. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate closely with clients and partners to create positive change for communities and the environment.
As a Haskoning colleague, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference, supported by a culture that values expertise, innovation, and personal growth.
What You Will Do as a Graduate Highway/Infrastructure Design Engineer
The job will entail working on a range of projects for both public and private sector clients in the UK and will involve:
- Supporting the preparation and maintenance of technical documentation in the form of highway alignments (concept to detailed design stage) and construction details, ensuring that design decisions are clearly recorded so that schemes can be progressed by senior colleagues.
- Independently undertaking complex research and analysis tasks.
- Liaising effectively with clients in the course of projects.
- Identifying opportunities for follow-up work from existing projects.
- Working within a team to deliver varying scale highway/infrastructure design projects.
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What We Expect From You
The role might be right for you if you have:
- An undergraduate honours degree or a master’s degree in civil engineering, and/or up to one year’s post graduate experience.
- Experience using AutoCAD and awareness of Civil 3D.
- Awareness of Highway design standards/guidance such as DMRB, Manual for Streets.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience of working in a team environment.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- An understanding that transport planners and engineers have a responsibility to help create more sustainable environments.
What You Can Expect From Us
At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.
What We Offer
- A solid foundation: A competitive base salary reflecting your skills and experience.
- An attractive compensation package: Including pension accrual through our own pension fund with an employer contribution of 7% and annual profit sharing, where 40% of our profit is distributed among employees. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.
- Work-life balance: 25 vacation days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 10 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, home office allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.
- Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programmes, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
- An informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.
- Private medical and dental cover: Fully paid by the company with an option to extend it to your family at discounted rates.
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You can read more about our benefits on this page. In July 2025 we were recognised as the Best Place to Work in the Large Consulting Firm category at the UK’s prestigious New Civil Engineer Awards. This recognises our commitment to putting people first and creating a nurturing employee environment.
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Closing date: 31st July 2026.
At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute.
Location: Manchester or London, with flexibility on remote working.
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