SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen within a collaborative, people‑first culture. We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Highways Engineer to join our busy Transport Engineering Team in London, Bristol, or Manchester.
The Role
- Lead on managing project execution for a wide range of projects.
- Help grow the team through business development from new and existing clients.
- Act as a project manager to deliver complex infrastructure projects, manage proposal development, undertake business development initiatives and manage client relationships.
- Provide workload allocation to team members and other disciplines, and mentor and coach other engineers.
- Contribute to the strategic direction, planning, and development of the team.
- Collaborate across SLR disciplines including Advisory, Environmental Management and Compliance, Land and Water, and Environmental Specialist Services.
- Opportunity to travel across Europe and engage in internal business development within a consultancy environment.
Rewards & Benefits
- Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Life, income, and travel insurance
- Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes
We believe sustainable careers need balance, that’s why we offer:
- Flexible, hybrid and agile working
- 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
- Buy or sell leave options
- Core working hours
- Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
Family life and wellbeing matter at SLR: We provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and specialist support for mental health, stress, and menopause – supporting our people both professionally and personally.
About You
- Master’s Degree in Engineering
- Proven business development capabilities and the ability to manage high‑level client relationships, and to win and deliver new work through both existing and new client contacts.
- Experience leading and managing teams of professional, engineering and operational staff in a project, consultancy or contracting environment, including proposal and tender writing.
- Strong leadership, project management, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, and experience managing, mentoring and coaching staff.
- In‑depth knowledge of UK engineering guidance.
Culture & Inclusion
Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident, Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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