Job Title: Highway Design Engineer (Inside IR35) Rate: 30/hour (Umbrella) Contract: 3 Months Initially (likely to extend) Location: Office based in Crewe (Hybrid - Ideally 3 days/week in-office, flexible) We are currently seeking Design Engineers at all levels (Junior to Senior) to support the delivery of a variety of transport and highway engineering schemes within a local authority setting. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team with a strong pipeline of projects ranging in value up to 5 million - including junction upgrades, cycling infrastructure, public realm, and local highway improvements. Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design and delivery of highway, civil engineering, and traffic management projects.
• Prepare and develop design solutions using AutoCAD and ideally Civils 3D.
• Develop and manage work packages, including pre-construction information.
• Maintain accurate records for all allocated schemes.
• Lead or support in progressing Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs).
• Manage project correspondence and stakeholder interactions, including councillors, parish councils, and the public.
• Produce technical reports and attend project and stakeholder meetings.
• Report to the Design Team Leader and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in highway/civil engineering design within a local authority environment.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Civils 3D is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs).
• Ability to manage small to large-scale projects from feasibility through to delivery.
• Effective communication skills and stakeholder management.

Contract Details:

• Inside IR35
• 30 per hour (via umbrella)
• Initial 3-month contract with high likelihood of extension
• Office based in Crewe; hybrid working available