Associate (Highways and Drainage Engineer)

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to meet the growing portfolio of projects within one of the UK’s leading independent consultancies. Mayer Brown is a specialist design practice with an integrated approach supporting our clients on projects from conception, through consent and during construction. Our holistic approach ensures both innovative and deliverable design solutions and supports our vision to create better places through good design. 

What You'll Do

The role would focus on providing drainage and highway infrastructure design, working on design and delivery of large strategic housing sites (predominately in Hampshire). You will also support and collaborate with project managers from across the business to meet the needs and expectations of our clients. We are keen to ensure that we continue to provide the high-quality innovative solutions and service that our clients have come to expect from us. Your ability to learn, adapt and provide new thinking will be invaluable to the role. 

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking an Associate (or a Principal with aspirations for an Associate role) to join Mayer Brown Limited in our Aldershot office. Interested in career progression (incl managing a small direct Technical Team as well as other resources across the business to deliver the Client brief). Interested in delivering the infrastructure for a large strategic urban extension project [min 5 years, max 10 years] 

You will need to be in the Aldershot office a minimum of 3 days per week, plus a day per week in Waterlooville, Hampshire.  

You will be organised, capable of managing multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively, and demonstrate good time management. Additionally, you will be self-motivated, able to provide engineering solutions to problems, and produce high-quality reports. 

Experience

• A degree or higher qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field, with a focus on infrastructure or highways and drainage. 
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with either the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT). 
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience working on UK highway infrastructure projects, including feasibility, detailed design and delivery. 
• Experience liaising directly with clients, managing communications, and understanding project requirements from inception through to completion. 
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary project teams and with external stakeholders such as local authorities, planning consultants, and utility providers. 
• Proven experience in project management, including coordination of design teams, meeting deadlines, and delivering work within agreed scopes and budgets. 
• Technical design experience using DMRB, MCHW, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20 and other current UK design standards and guidance. 
• Extensive experience in the design and preparation of Section 38, Section 278 and Section 102/104 & S185 technical submissions, including liaison with adopting authorities. 
• On-site experience monitoring or supervising highway works to ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications. 
• Familiarity with infrastructure design requirements in support of planning applications and discharge of planning conditions. 
• Experience managing project finances, including tracking budgets, invoicing and cost control. 
• Confident communicating with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders at all levels, both in meetings and through day-to-day contact. 
• Skilled in preparing technical reports, letters and design documents with accurate, structured and appropriate content. 
• Possession of a full UK driving licence, with the ability to attend site visits or meetings at locations not accessible by public transport. 
• Knowledge and application of CDM Regulations and health and safety procedures relevant to infrastructure and construction projects. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and Outlook, used regularly in project and team communication. 
• Self-motivated, organised and capable of managing workload across multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision. 

Additional Experience (beneficial, not essential)

• Around five years post-chartered experience in a consultancy or local authority environment. 
• Experience working with Hampshire County Council’s technical approval process, including highways and drainage submissions. 
• Working knowledge of drainage design principles and strategies for UK development sites, including surface water and foul drainage layouts. 
• Experience overseeing or contributing to the delivery of drainage infrastructure on site. 
• SuDS design experience including the preparation of drainage strategies for planning and technical approval, and engagement with Lead Local Flood Authorities. 
• Understanding and practical application of NEC contract forms, including delivery of design services and contract administration. 
• NEC Supervisor experience, including site inspections, defect identification and quality assurance processes. 
• Knowledge/experience  in software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, and Microsoft Project. 
• Experience preparing procurement briefs and managing delivery of third-party services including PAS128 surveys, CCTV surveys, topographical surveys, ground investigations and arboricultural & ecological reports. 
• Experience supporting and mentoring junior staff, including involvement in appraisals, technical development and professional reviews. 
• Involvement in business development, including preparation of fee proposals, tender responses and input to marketing or networking activity. 

What We Offer:

• Role in an established office with flexible, hybrid working options.  
• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture.  
• 25 Days annual leave. 
• A competitive salary and benefits package, with leave increasing the longer you are with us. 
• Membership of our group pension scheme  
• Cycle to Work Scheme  
• Payment of subscription to Professional Institution 
• Group Life Assurance and Income Protection  
• Private medical cover. 

Why Join Mayer Brown?

Be the Difference

We want the best people to join our team so the business can grow with you. At work we celebrate integrity, keep our word and treat people with respect. We support each other and embrace diversity to create a place where people from every background can come together and do great things. We promote the right environment for everyone to reach their full potential.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life - a diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

How to Apply

We want to know more about you. Please send your CV and a short note explaining why you’re interested in joining Mayer Brown. We value openness and transparency in ensuring a good fit for our team. 

 

Job Type:  

• Full-time  

Pay:  

• Competitive 

Benefits: 

• Casual dress 
• Company pension 
• Employee mentoring programme 
• Group Life Assurance and Income Protection 
• Paid volunteer time 
• Sick pay 
• Work from home 

Schedule: 

• Monday to Friday 

Experience: 

• Relevant in UK: +10 years  

Work authorisation: 

• United Kingdom (required) 

Work Location:  

• In person / hybrid 

 

Reference ID: Ald-ASS-July25