Highway Design Engineer

Dorset Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Highway Design Engineer to join our Highway Improvements Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the delivery of safe, sustainable transport infrastructure across Dorset.

 Our team designs and manages a diverse programme of schemes, including:

• segregated cycleways and active travel infrastructure
• junction and signalised crossing improvements
• public realm enhancements
• infrastructure supporting residential and commercial development
• creating safer routes to schools
• road Safety Improvements

Key Responsibilities

 Based in Dorchester, close to the beautiful coast and countryside, this role provides an exciting opportunity to design and deliver highway improvements schemes for the communities of Dorset: 

• lead and support the design and delivery of highway improvement schemes from concept through to post-completion review
• manage projects funded through the Local Transport Plan (LTP) and external sources
• collaborate with internal teams, external partners, stakeholders, and clients to ensure high-quality outcomes
• supervise construction activities and support junior team members
• apply civil and highway engineering expertise to deliver projects on time and within budget

• educated to at least HND/HNC level in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• experienced in highway design and construction standards, procedures, and health & safety regulations
• experienced using AutoCAD. Experience with Civils 3D and other highway design packages would be advantageous.
• knowledgeable in current highway design standards and CDM Regulations
• strong communicators with excellent report writing skills
• hold a valid UK driving licence (essential due to travel requirements)

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We: 

• provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents 
• work in partnership to make a real difference 
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities 
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive 

You will: 

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset 
• have access to a range of benefits and support 
• have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. 

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. 

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us. 

Find out more about how to apply.