Senior Highway Engineer

Job Description

 

Shape a faster, smarter, safer future.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients’ problems head-on. It’s a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

AtkinsRéalis, Balfour Beatty and Egis Road Operations UK are part of a consortium, creating Connect Plus Services, a unique partnership with a collective strength in highways asset care from finance, through to design, build, maintenance as well as day to day operation.

As part of our 30-year remit to manage and improve the capital’s orbital motorway network, we deliver major improvement projects, such as widening 38 miles of the M25, refurbishing tunnels and bridges, and installing hundreds of variable messaging signs and gantries, helping to maximise the use of the network and deliver more reliable journeys. We also manage the Dartford River crossing and operate and maintain 440 kilometres of motorway providing our customer and road user with a world-class highway service.

We value diversity and celebrate individual differences, believing that our inclusive culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic, and innovative organisation.

 

Role Purpose:

The role sits within the Engineering team in on the M25 DBFO undertaking a variety of Highway renewal designs.

The position involves working on one of Europe’s busiest and most strategically important road networks. As such, this scheme requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work together and coordinate with different teams effectively.

 

Your purpose:

• The role is responsible for developing, reviewing, and refining design packages consisting of drawings and works specification for various renewal schemes including (but not limited to) filter drains, network drainage, signage, fencing and VRS. This will be aligned with asset management and client requirements.
• You will be responsible for preparing documentation to discharge the duties of the CDM 2015 Principal Designer and creating specifications for works.
• You will be responsible for applying quality management processes and manage the quality of outputs, including adherence to standards and process compliance with the M25 DBFO Contract.
• You will be working directly with the technical specialist and commercial leads in the Engineering and other CPS teams to achieve agreed programmes and key milestones. Responsible for building strong relationships in a cross-functional collaborative team.
• Responsible for providing progress updates, programme management and reporting of assigned work.
• Accountable for the scheduling and chairing of performance, technical and commercial review meetings.
• Responsible for providing information to the commercial team to enable them to produce cost estimates.
• Candidates can apply even if they partially meet the requirements. There is scope for training and development in these areas as long as you have a good engineering foundation with a pro-active and result orientated attitude.

What you can bring:

• Broad knowledge of Design, Manual of Roads and Bridges (DMRB), The Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW), Traffic Signs and Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) and other highways standards.
• Experience of delivering highway design.
• Understanding of risk management principles.
• Minimum BEng / MEng (or equivalent) in a civil engineering or other construction-based discipline.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

 

Your purpose:

• The role is responsible for developing, reviewing, and refining design packages consisting of drawings and works specification for various renewal schemes including (but not limited to) filter drains, network drainage, signage, fencing and VRS. This will be aligned with asset management and client requirements.
• You will be responsible for preparing documentation to discharge the duties of the CDM 2015 Principal Designer and creating specifications for works.
• You will be responsible for applying quality management processes and manage the quality of outputs, including adherence to standards and process compliance with the M25 DBFO Contract.
• You will be working directly with the technical specialist and commercial leads in the Engineering and other CPS teams to achieve agreed programmes and key milestones. Responsible for building strong relationships in a cross-functional collaborative team.
• Responsible for providing progress updates, programme management and reporting of assigned work.
• Accountable for the scheduling and chairing of performance, technical and commercial review meetings.
• Responsible for providing information to the commercial team to enable them to produce cost estimates.
• Candidates can apply even if they partially meet the requirements. There is scope for training and development in these areas as long as you have a good engineering foundation with a pro-active and result orientated attitude.

 

What you can bring:

• Broad knowledge of Design, Manual of Roads and Bridges (DMRB), The Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW), Traffic Signs and Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) and other highways standards.
• Experience of delivering highway design.
• Understanding of risk management principles.
• Minimum BEng / MEng (or equivalent) in a civil engineering or other construction-based discipline.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

 

Behavioural Competencies

Inspiring: Champions curiosity and continuous improvement, role modelling change and managing risks to achieve project outcomes.

Energising:  Role models positive and energised project focussed attitudes towards   and continuous improvement. 

Challenging: seeks and advocates improvements to add value and drive continuous performance.

Challengeable: Encourage a culture of skilled challenging and seek to understand and explore challenge to enable improvement.

Influencing: Builds commitment and consensus, and role models CPS leadership behaviours to deliver our goals.

 

Why Work for Us?

At Connect Plus Services (CPS), you’ll be part of a world-class team maintaining and operating the M25, Europe’s busiest motorway. As a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, we play a vital role in keeping millions of journeys moving safely and efficiently.

A Career Like No Other

Working on the M25 offers unrivalled experience, challenges, and opportunities that no other highways project can provide. You’ll be exposed to cutting-edge technology, large-scale infrastructure, and complex engineering solutions, making every day dynamic and rewarding.

Long-Term Stability & Growth

With 15+ years remaining on this project, we offer career stability, professional development, and progression opportunities. Whether you’re looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, we invest in your growth.

A Supportive & Inclusive Team

At CPS, your contributions matter. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where safety, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do.

 

Location:

This is a hybrid role designed to fully maximize team collaboration on the project, we offer flexible working where you will typically be working from your base CPS office, Leatherhead, Dartford or South Mimms up to three days per week and two days from home.

Note to all internal CPS employees:

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through your parent company’s careers portal by entering the job title in the search bar. If your employing company is not advertising this role, please submit your CV and the role title to recruitment@connectplusm25.co.uk