Who we are & what we stand for

BWB Consulting is a renowned engineering and environmental design consultancy, celebrated for our commitment to technical excellence and unparalleled client satisfaction. Our dedication to delivering exceptional results has earned us multiple awards, including the prestigious ACE Best Large Consultancy of the year 2022.

Furthermore, we are honoured to hold the Platinum Investors In People rating, and Gold We Invest in Wellbeing rating, a testament to our unwavering focus on our people and our standing as an employer of choice.

Our Commitments:

We strive for excellence in everything we do, delivering top-tier solutions and exceeding client expectations.

We embrace innovation and continuously seek new and better ways to address challenges and drive progress.

We uphold the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and professionalism in all our interactions.

We foster a culture of collaboration, working closely with clients and partners to achieve shared goals.

We are committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship, integrating sustainable practices into our work to create a positive impact on the world around us.

Investing in Our People:

Join BWB, a company recognised with the Gold accreditation for We Invest in Wellbeing, highlighting our commitment to exceptional wellbeing practices. We are also proud to maintain our Platinum status in We Invest in People, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. Be part of a team that values continuous improvement and strives to make work better for everyone.

Making a Difference:

When you join BWB, you become part of a community that values your contributions and empowers you to make a difference. Whether it's through your work on impactful projects, engagement with local communities, or advancement of your own career, you will have the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the world.

Join BWB:

If you are looking for a company that values excellence, innovation, and the wellbeing of its people, then BWB Consulting is the place for you. Explore our guide Working for BWB to learn more about why we are an award-winning company and start your journey with us today.

What you’ll be doing

BWB Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Highways Engineer to work in our Design Infrastructure team.

BWB are proud to have become a Highways England Regional Delivery Partner and you will be working with Highways England as well as numerous other key clients and will be a key member of a growing team within BWB.

• Working on challenging projects, you will be proficient in undertaking several aspects of preliminary and detailed design of public highways including geometry, drainage, pavements and other elements of highway schemes.
• You will have a keen interest in developing your understanding and ability in civil engineering design and a willingness to research and take on new challenges.
• To be able to work independently and use your engineering judgement to tackle day to day problems, delegate tasks and show a desire to develop graduates and engineers within the team.
• You will have experience of the multi-disciplinary nature of complex projects from planning stage, through to completion.
• Show a desire to develop your project coordination skills and a willingness to understand more about other disciplines roles on projects.
• You will have experience of the requirements of working with different types of client in a complex industry – our clients include developers, local authorities and contractors, all of whom have different expectations and requirements from you and the projects you will work on.

What you’ll bring

You will be expected to have the following personal attributes and skills:

• Technical independence with our industry standard design software packages Civil 3D (although extensive experience in the use of OpenRoads or PDS would be considered as long as there is a willingness to train on Civil 3D) and Microdrainage.
• The use of the Microsoft Office Suite of software, including Excel.
• Experience liaising with both internal and external bodies.
• Experience liaising with other consultants, project managers and directly with Clients.
• Good commercial awareness with effective influencing and negotiating skills, as well as an aptitude to develop emerging and new client relationships.
• Experience of providing an outward facing capacity as a design team representative in dealings with clients on technical matters.
• A visible and participative technical lead, willing and able to take responsibility for the technical solutions for projects.
• An ability to effectively delegate design responsibility to others and act in a mentoring role to less experienced staff.
• Excellent communicator, both written and oral, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different circumstances.
• Track record of building and maintaining strong relationships at all levels both internally and externally.
• A ‘self-starter’ with drive, positivity and enthusiasm and a strong desire to succeed.

What we offer:

Values Driven Culture: We’re really proud of our culture. Check out our guide to Working for BWB

Empowering you to be your most authentic self

• Excellent Base Salary
• Pension
  
• 25 days holiday with the option to purchase more pension
• Life Assurance 4 x salary
• Wellbeing support – qualified confidential support through Westfield Health
• Pension – BWB matches 5% of your salary into your pension to help save for the future.
• Healthcare cash plan

Driving your own experience

• Values driven culture
• Hybrid working
• Access to personalised fully funded Learning & Development opportunities
• Charterships
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Perkbox - Access to exclusive savings, discounts, free advice and benefits
• Cycle to Work
• Paid volunteering days
• Regular social events
• Long service reward scheme

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.