Full job descriptionAPF Resourcing is supporting an independent transport specialist with the appointment of an Associate Highway Designer for its Bristol office. This is a senior opportunity for an experienced highway designer to lead the delivery of a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure schemes, and to play an active part in the growth of the company’s Bristol team.
About the company
The company is an independent transport consultancy working with developers, planning consultants and public bodies on development and infrastructure schemes across the UK. It has a friendly, inclusive culture across multiple UK offices and places real emphasis on professional development, including support towards chartership.
The role
The Associate Highway Designer will lead the delivery of highway design projects, providing technical expertise, project oversight and support to both clients and internal teams. The successful candidate will develop innovative, design-compliant highway solutions, manage stakeholder relationships, help develop junior colleagues and contribute to the business’s growth and operational success.
Key responsibilities
*Leading the delivery of highway design projects to programme, budget and quality requirements
*Leading and reviewing highway design solutions in line with national and local guidance, including MfS, DMRB, LTN 1/20, TSRGD and local authority standards
*Providing technical leadership and problem-solving on complex highway design projects
*Interpreting traffic, survey and spatial data to inform design development and decision-making
*Undertaking and reviewing junction modelling, forecasting and technical assessments
*Preparing and reviewing highway design inputs to Transport Assessments and technical reports
*Leading highway design discussions with clients, highway authorities, architects, planners and other stakeholders
*Building and maintaining strong client relationships to support delivery and repeat business
*Managing project resources, utilisation and delivery performance
*Supporting project management activities, including resource planning, budgeting, invoicing and financial management
About you
The company is looking for a candidate with:
*Significant highway design experience gained within a consultancy or similar professional environment
*Strong technical knowledge of highway design standards, guidance and legislation, including MfS, DMRB, LTN 1/20, TSRGD and local authority requirements
*Proven experience leading highway design projects and technical workstreams
*Experience managing project delivery, budgets, resources and programmes
*A strong understanding of highway law, planning obligations, highway agreements (e.g. S38/S278) and approvals processes
*Experience undertaking and reviewing junction modelling, forecasting and technical assessments
*Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS and associated design software
*Competence in using SPONS for highway cost estimates
*Strong communication, stakeholder management and client relationship skills
*A proven ability to mentor and support junior team members
*Commercial awareness, with experience contributing to business development and project profitability
*Membership of a relevant professional institution (ICE, CIHT or CILT)
What’s on offer
*Competitive salary and bonus scheme
*25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave
*Flexible and hybrid working
*Support for professional development and chartership
*A friendly, inclusive team across multiple UK offices
Interested?
If you are an experienced highway designer ready to step into an Associate role, or already operating at that level and looking for a new challenge, please apply with your CV. For a confidential, no-pressure conversation about the role, contact Nick Grant at APF Resourcing.
APF Resourcing is a specialist recruiter for UK civil engineering and transport consultancies. All applications are handled in strict confidence.