Highways Engineer

Metis is looking for a Highways Engineer to provide technical support on our highways projects.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting pipeline of highways schemes, and a growing highways engineer team. To ensure these commissions are delivered to the highest quality standards, we are looking for an experienced Highways Engineer to assist with project delivery and project management.

This role will report to the Highway Engineering Team Lead, and take responsibility for production, review and submission of our medium-to-large projects.

The ideal Highways Engineer candidate will have experience delivering medium to large projects within Highways Engineering and the Public Realm. They will provide quality design outputs, focus on health and safety, and consider sustainability in their day-to-day duties. They will be a team player, and committed to supporting the development of graduate engineers.

KEY OBJECTIVES

The Highways Engineer will cover:

• Production, review and submission of Highways Engineering projects
• CDM 2015 Responsibilities
• Delivery on medium to large projects
• Support project and commercial management
• Client and stakeholder management
• Support the technical leadership of Highways Engineering projects

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least two years' experience in highway or public realm design
• Competency with Microsoft Office, CAD and Civil 3D
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Capacity to manage multiple projects
• Experience in supporting junior team members, helping them to produce exceptional outputs
• Ability to integrate into a team and consult with clients and stakeholders
• Proven track record in delivering projects on time and on budget
• Energy and enthusiasm!

SALARY AND PACKAGE

Metis offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including workplace pension (Royal London ), eligibility for private medical cover (Vitality ), and flexible working in our offices in Richmond-upon-Thames. We also fund professional institution membership for our employees, and training that you require to meet your own professional development objectives.

As an employee-owned business, Metis also offers a profit share scheme to all employees with at least 12 months' service. Under the terms of the Finance Act 2014, any profit share distributed to employees is income tax-free up to £3,600.

ABOUT METIS

Founded in 2009, Metis is a leading civil and environmental engineering consultancy in London. We have built a reputation among British local authorities for delivering high-quality projects, led by experts in Infrastructure Management, Highways Engineering and Water Engineering.

Metis provides an agile alternative to traditional engineering consultancies, tailoring our services to meet our clients' needs in both the public and private sectors. We pride ourselves on our strong client relationships, and are respected 'critical friends' to many organisations. We are growing rapidly, and this growth provides a platform for ambitious individuals to develop and lead within the business.

Metis is a certified B Corporation , and is committed to promoting environmental sustainability and community wellbeing in every project. In 2025, Metis became an employee-owned business . This grants our business long-term stability, and our employees the opportunity to share in our profits.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for the Highways Engineer role, simply complete the form below. Your cover letter should outline why you would like to work for Metis, and what makes you a great fit for this role.

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