Your new company A leading, global consultancy firm is growing its Belfast Transport team as part of continued investment in Northern Ireland's infrastructure. The business has a strong reputation for delivering sustainable, people‑centred transport solutions and offers a highly collaborative working culture focused on quality, innovation and long‑term career development.The Belfast team supports a wide range of infrastructure projects across Northern Ireland, including major road schemes, active travel, public realm improvements and local transport initiatives. Working closely with multidisciplinary specialists, the office provides a supportive and inclusive environment where technical excellence and professional growth are actively encouraged.Your new role As a Senior Highway Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering transport and highway projects across Northern Ireland from the Belfast office. You will be involved across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and preliminary design through to detailed design and statutory processes.Key responsibilities include:Leading the delivery of highway design packages, including drawings, reports, calculations, BOQs and specificationsEnsuring designs meet technical standards, contractual requirements and programme constraintsCoordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutionsSupporting bid preparation and work-winning activitiesBuilding and maintaining strong client relationships and supporting successful project deliveryYou'll have the opportunity to work on high-profile regional schemes and to further develop your skills in project management and NEC contracts, depending on your experience and interests.What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:A relevant HND, degree or master's qualification in civil engineering or a related disciplineProven experience in highways and transport designExperience using industry-standard software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, AutoTrack, PDS Line and MicroDrainageStrong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing technical reports and liaising with clientsProfessional qualification, or progression toward chartership with a relevant institutionA strong interest in transport infrastructure and understanding of end-to-end project deliveryPlease note: This role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.What you'll get in return In return, you'll join an organisation that genuinely invests in its people and their wellbeing.You can expect:A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits packageProfit share as part of a collective reward structurePrivate medical insurance, life assurance, income protection and accident coverFlexible benefits designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balanceExtensive learning, development and career progression opportunitiesA collaborative culture where diversity is valued and work has a positive social impactWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this Senior Highway Engineer job in Belfast, click apply now to submit your CV, or contact your Hays consultant for a confidential discussion.If this role isn't quite right, but you're considering a move within highways or transport engineering in Northern Ireland, please get in touch to explore alternative opportunities.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be