Highways Engineer

A client within the Public Sector based in South Yorkshire is currently recruiting for a Senior Engineer to join their Traffic Engineering Team in the TIS Local Schemes section as soon as possible.

The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience working within a local authority environment.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to provide technical leadership on local highways projects, supporting the senior leadership team in managing the Local Schemes Team.

The successful candidate will also contribute to mentoring junior engineers, managing stakeholder relationships, and developing project business cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of local highway improvement schemes.


• Act as Client or Principal Designer, ensuring compliance with industry standards.


• Oversee the preparation of highway designs using AutoCAD, Key Line & Key Sign.


• Manage the production of tender packages, bills of quantities, and safety plans.


• Ensure all designs comply with current design standards and regulations.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role, you will require:

• A qualification in Highways or Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.


• Extensive knowledge of transportation, road traffic, and road safety policies and legislation.


• Strong experience in highway scheme delivery, project management, and stakeholder engagement.


• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MapInfo, GIS, or similar IT software.


• Knowledge of CDM 2015 compliance, risk management, and budget control.


• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and mentoring junior staff.

Additional Information

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MapInfo, GIS, or similar IT software.


• Knowledge of CDM 2015 compliance, risk management, and budget control.


• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and mentoring junior staff.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £45 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx.

£36 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details.

If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.