Civil Engineer — Highways & Infrastructure

Pertemps TM Gateshead, England Posted Mar 11, 2026

Permanent
Onsite

Job description

Civil Engineer – Highways & Infrastructure

 

Location: Gateshead
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Type: Permanent


An established and growing transport planning and infrastructure consultancy is looking to appoint a Civil Engineer to join their team in Gateshead.


The business operates across multiple UK offices and delivers transport planning, highways design, drainage and development infrastructure solutions for a wide range of private developers and public sector clients. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of development projects while progressing within a collaborative consultancy environment.

 

The Role You will play a key role in the design and delivery of highways infrastructure projects, supporting schemes from concept through to detailed design and approval.
Responsibilities include:
  • Delivering Section 278 and Section 38 highways design projects
  • Preparing and reviewing technical drawings, designs and reports
  • Ensuring designs comply with DMRB, MCHW and local authority standards
  • Managing project delivery to programme and budget
  • Coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Supporting the wider team with projects across multiple offices
  • Promoting innovation, quality and continuous improvement
  • Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and health & safety requirements

Requirements Essential
  • Experience delivering Section 278 / Section 38 highway schemes
  • Strong highways design experience
  • Working knowledge of DMRB and relevant highway standards
  • Experience delivering projects to programme and budget
  • Proficiency with Civil 3D
  • Ability to work independently and provide technical input to clients
Desirable
  • Experience preparing cost estimates
  • Membership of a relevant professional institution
  • Full UK driving licence
Benefits
  • Annual bonus and profit share
  • Private medical insurance
  • Private dental insurance
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life insurance
  • Additional leave
  • Free parking
  • Company events
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