Graduate Highways Consultant - Almondsbury (September 2025) We are not able to provide a Skilled Worker visa for this position. You will need to be eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship to be considered for this role. Please do not apply if you have limited leave to enter or remain in the UK e.g. a visitor visa, a student/graduate visa or an employer-sponsored visa from a previous employer. An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Graduate Highways Consultant to join our highly successful team based in our London office. Our team works on a variety of projects aimed at improving road networks, promoting sustainable transportation, and enhancing public infrastructure. As an industry leader, we are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that meet the needs of modern transportation systems. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the design and development of highway and road infrastructure projects, from concept through to detailed design. Work with design software to produce technical drawings and models. Support the preparation of transport assessments, traffic impact studies, and other technical reports for clients and local authorities. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure projects meet regulatory standards and client expectations. Contribute to site visits and surveys, assisting with data collection, inspections, and reporting. Stay up-to-date with relevant highway design standards and best practices, including the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual for Streets. Assist in project management tasks, including monitoring project progress, preparing documentation, and managing timelines and budgets. Requirements: A degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or a related field. Knowledge of highway engineering principles and an interest in road infrastructure and transport planning. Experience with design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar) is an advantage (training will be provided). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent communication and report-writing skills. A team player with the ability to collaborate with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. Passion for transportation and infrastructure development. Willingness to learn and develop technical expertise in highway design and consulting. What's great about Hydrocknow Stantec We are a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy of over 900 staff in 21 offices across the UK. Our driving motivation is to be a ‘Force for Good’, as it is our aim to improve the quality of people’s lives from our employees to our clients, through to the communities we work in and our planet as a whole through the work we do. From the buildings that surround you, the roads and bridges you cross, all related to the infrastructure that we create, we aim to offer the most sustainable possibilities to shape the places, communities and society that we live in through meeting our client’s needs. Named as Building’s Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2023, we’re known for delivering outstanding sustainable projects for our communities, planet, and society. Benefits: An opportunity to develop your soft skills, as well your technical skills Excellent health benefits, including 25 days of holiday (buy/sell up to five days), accrue 1 day extra every 2 years, with bonus holidays too! An earlier finish on Friday (4pm!) An opportunity to give back: “Day off for good cause” (on a workday) A huge range of flexible benefits, including climate perks and an EV car leasing scheme A place to feel included We champion diversity, equity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we commit to supporting our employees and ensure we create a safe environment that nurtures you to perform at your best. We consider all applications individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience so we ask to be made aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us. Looking for the next steps? Once you have completed your application through our careers site, we aim to review and respond to you as soon as your application’s been reviewed. If shortlisted, a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will call you for an initial pre-screen by phone (typically 30 minutes) to help us assess your motivations and interest in the position and Hydrocknow Stantec. If you progress following this telephone pre-screen, you will be invited to attend a formal interview by video conference (Microsoft Teams) or in our offices. For the latest updates and news, connect with us on our LinkedIn page! #J-18808-Ljbffr
