Senior Highway Design Engineer
Location: Leeds
Why Join Mayer Brown?
Are you ready to accelerate your career in a thriving, dynamic environment? At Mayer Brown, we offer you the unique experience of working within a small, supportive team, backed by the stability and success of an established national consultancy. Here's why working with us is different:

• Personal Impact: In our smaller team, your contributions are noticed and valued. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and clients, making a direct impact on projects and the business.
• Diverse Experience: Unlike large corporations where roles can be narrowly defined, at Mayer Brown, you will gain broad exposure to various aspects of infrastructure engineering, enhancing your skills and experience. We will embrace your desire to achieve Professional Qualifications and will work with you to identify and fill any skill gaps.
• Strong Relationships: Build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues and clients. Our close-knit team environment fosters collaboration and mentorship, helping you grow both professionally and personally.
• Agility and Flexibility: Benefit from a more agile work environment where decisions are made quickly, and innovative ideas are encouraged and implemented. We offer the flexibility to find a working style that suits you and our client’s, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Career Growth and Stability: Many of our team members have been with Mayer Brown for decades, appreciating the opportunities to grow with the business. Our commitment to staff development means you can optimise your potential, grow with clients, and maintain your work-life balance throughout your career.
• Fun and Enjoyment: We believe that work should be enjoyable. Our vibrant social calendar and regular team events ensure that you have fun while building strong connections with your colleagues. We promote a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone's contributions are celebrated.

What You’ll Do:
As a Senior Highway Design Engineer at Mayer Brown, you will play a key role in shaping our projects and driving projects forward. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of solutions and proposals, consultation, detailed design and detailing of highway improvement schemes for schemes from feasibility through to construction
• Using Civil 3D, Auto CAD and other software, you will be responsible for preparing technical designs, drawings, documents specifications and other works information for S38 and S278 highway improvements schemes.
• Liaison with the client team and adopting authority
• Produce technical reports and proposals
• Managing your time ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Staying updated with industry trends and best practices.

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in UK development-related infrastructure engineering.
• A knowledge of UK highway design standards (DMRB, Manual for Streets etc).
• Experience of Civil 3D and Auto CAD is essential, experience of other industry standard software advantageous (e.g. Microdrainage, Causeway Flow, Signplot).
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A full UK driving license.

What We Offer:

• A supportive, friendly work environment with a vibrant social calendar.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package, with leave increasing the longer you are with us.
• A tailored development program, including funding and mentoring for IEng/CEng.
• Flexibility to find a working style that suits you, with a minimum of 3 days in the office per week, promoting a work-life balance.
• A role in a company that prioritises people over the stock market.

How to Apply:
We want to know more about you. Please send your CV and a short note explaining why you’re interested in joining Mayer Brown and the Leeds office. We value openness and transparency in ensuring a good fit for our team.
Equal Opportunities:
Mayer Brown is an inclusive employer that embraces diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to create a supportive and welcoming environment for everyone.
Join us at Mayer Brown and experience the difference of working in a small, dynamic consultancy where you can grow with the company, optimise your potential, and have fun along the way. Your future with us starts here!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Please confirm that you are prepared to work from the Leeds office 5 days per week during your probation and a minimum of 3 days per week following probation.

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Civil 3D: 3 years (required)
• Auto CAD: 3 years (required)
• UK Highway Infrastructure Design: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 18/10/2024
Reference ID: LEEDS-SNRENG-24/10