Assistant Highways Design Engineer
M Group · England - East
Assistant Highways Design Engineer at M Group, based in England - East. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- England - East
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 22 hours ago
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
Reference 50787
About the role
Where will you be working?
At M Group Highways, we’re supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK.
We don’t just build roads and bridges- we’re building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work.
You’ll be joining our Highways maintenance team, as the UK’s number one highway maintenance contractor, our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions. We offer a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes.
Want to come and be a part of it?
What you'll be doing- Assist with undertaking of designs and producing design packages for construction on highways assets including carriageway, footways, signs and safety barrier.
- Produce technical reports and other technical output to achieve project outcomes
- Undertake site visits, surveys and investigations
- Utilise design software including 3D modelling
- Ensure work is undertaken in compliance with QSE standards and processes
- Technical training / supervision of Technicians
- Working collaboratively with customers to understand and develop project objectives
- Design and construction experience within the highways sector
- Commercial awareness on the delivery of projects
- Knowledge of National Highways standards including DMRB & MCDHW
- Awareness of Health & Safety & Environment in design and construction
- Computer literate design software and Microsoft packages;
- Competent user of AutoCAD & Civils 3D (desirable)
- Willingness to work in other UK offices for short term assignments
- UK/EEC driving licence.
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;
- Matched or contributory pension scheme
- Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Employee assistance programme
- My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
- Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
- Reward and recognition scheme
In addition, this role offers;
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us!
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Personal Accident Cover
Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.
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Reference: 50787 · Posted 22 hours ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via M Group
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