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Highways Senior Engineer (UK Wide)
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Senior Highways Engineer – Transforming the Future of Transport
About the Role
At Jacobs, we reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems—from thriving cities and resilient environments to cutting-edge manufacturing and scientific discovery. We turn abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
As a Senior Highways Engineer, you’ll drive technical excellence, innovation, and safety across a wide range of transportation projects. Your role will include:
- Taking ownership of key design deliverables, identifying opportunities for automation and process efficiencies.
- Ensuring scope changes are escalated appropriately to maintain programme and budget integrity.
- Collaborating closely with discipline leads and project stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Mentoring and supporting less experienced team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Working with global leaders in the transportation sector, including National Highways, Transport Scotland, Welsh Government, and major contractors.
With projects spanning international megatransformations (e.g., NEOM The Line, King Khalid International Airport) and UK community-driven schemes, you’ll have the chance to shape transport infrastructure—locally and globally.
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Your Impact
- Drive technical leadership in highways design and delivery.
- Champion safety, efficiency, and innovation across diverse projects.
- Build capability within the team through mentorship and knowledge-sharing.
- Deliver impactful schemes for UK councils, airports, and utility providers.
What You’ll Bring
To succeed in this role, you’ll have:
- Design experience in transportation and the built environment.
- A relevant professional qualification, such as:
- A degree in engineering.
- CEng, IEng, or equivalent registration/qualifications or experience.
- Technical experience delivering:
- Local and/or major highways projects.
- Land-side alignment elements in associated markets (e.g., Water, Aviation, Rail).
- Deep understanding of UK design standards, including:
- Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB).
- Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW).
- Equivalent international standards.
- A threatening compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, with a passion for workplace safety and wellbeing.
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a global, multi-disciplinary team.
Why Jacobs?
Our Values
At Jacobs, we stand on a foundation of: ✅ Safety ✅ Integrity ✅ Inclusion & Belonging
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The Jacobs Advantage
✔ Flexible Working: Choose between hybrid (office/remote) and on-site roles to maximise your productivity. ✔ Global Opportunities: Collaborate across international projects while supporting local communities in the UK. ✔ Career Growth: From well-being benefits to global volunteering programs, we help you cultivate your potential. ✔ Diversity & Inclusion: We champion varied perspectives and actively promote belonging through Employee Networks and Communities of Practice.
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🌱 Disability Confident Employer: We interview disabled candidates who meet the criteria. 🌟 Flexibility in Focus: We welcome applications from those seeking flexible working arrangements or who don’t meet all requirements. 💡 Accessible Recruitment: If you require reasonable adjustments (e.g., alternative application formats), contact Careers Support.
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