Highways Engineering & Infrastructure Design
At mode transport planning, we design infrastructure that unlocks development potential and ensures long-term success. From new access arrangements and junction upgrades to detailed highway schemes, our engineers combine technical expertise with commercial awareness to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. With integrity and initiative at the core of everything we do, we create designs that gain approvals smoothly and stand the test of time.
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Pre-Planning
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Planning
+Design & Agreement of Site Layouts Stage 1 Road Safety Audit & Designers Response Planning Design Approval
Planning
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Post Planning
+Draft General Arrangements Full Design Packs Stage 2 Road Safety Audit & Designers Response Submission and Liaison with Relevant Authorities Assistance with Utilities Tendering / Bill of Quantities S278 / S38 Agreements Technical Design Approval Traffic Management & Highway Licenses On-site Supervision Stage 3 Road Safety Audit & Designers Response Remedial Works and Bond Retrieval
Post Planning
Bespoke Highway Design & Engineering
Every site presents unique challenges. That’s why our team provides bespoke designs from concept sketches through to detailed S278 and S38 engineering drawings. We focus on delivering practical solutions that are not only compliant and adoptable but also tailored to the specific requirements of each development. Backed by our values of growth, passion, and fun, we turn complex engineering into clear, value-driven outcomes.
Highway & Infrastructure
Design Success Stories
Our work speaks volumes. Explore our case studies to see how mode transport planning has helped developers, contractors, and local authorities bring infrastructure schemes to life. From unlocking land with new access strategies to delivering fully engineered highways networks, we make sure every project is designed for long-term success.
Residential
(London)
Agar Grove
Leisure
(London)
Blagdons Sports Ground
Logistics
(North West)
Bridgewater Point
Residential
(London)
Upper Cufaude Farm
Residential
(London)
Golf Links Estate
Residential
(London)
Ferndale Gardens
Residential
(London)
Evelyn House
Logistics
(East England)
Diamond Point
Residential
(London)
57-61 Union Street
Residential
(London)
Beaufort Park
Logistics
(North West)
APTUS Preston
Residential
(London)
Barlby Road
Residential
(Yorkshire)
Burley Studios
Residential
(North West)
Cherryfield Drive
Healthcare
(South East)
Cancer and Surgical Innovation Centre (CASIC)
Commercial, Retail
(London)
intu Bromley
Residential
(West Midlands)
Doseley Works
Commercial
(West Midlands)
HS2 Hybrid Bill
Residential
(West Midlands)
Land at Keresley, Coventry
Residential
(West Midlands)
Long Marston Garden Village
Residential
(South West)
Pickersleigh Grove
Retail
(North West)
Former Toys R Us Land Disposal
Residential
(North West)
Lymm Hotel, Warrington
Logistics
(North West)
Magazine Point, Bromborough
Healthcare
(South East)
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Hospitals
Commercial
(London)
Yum! Transport Consultancy Services
Healthcare
(East England)
Hemel Hempstead Crematorium
Healthcare
(London)
Barts Health NHS Trust
Logistics
(East Midlands)
Ram Jam Inn, Rutland
Logistics
(London)
Zenith 105, Wembley
Logistics
(West Midlands)
Holymoor Point, Rubery
Logistics
(South East)
Stannah, Andover Business Park
Logistics
(London)
Bridge Point Enterprise East
Retail
(South East)
Diddly Squat Farm Shop
Residential
(London)
Bushey Hall Golf Club
Leisure, Residential
(South East)
Heyford Park Vision Masterplan
Nationwide Reach, Expert Local Knowledge
With offices in Birmingham, Manchester, and London, we offer nationwide coverage combined with local expertise. This allows us to deliver tailored highway engineering and infrastructure design solutions for projects of all sizes and complexities throughout the country.
Sectors We’ve Worked In
With expertise in transport planning, highway design, drainage engineering and flood risk management, our teams deliver tailored solutions across a wide range of industries. Each project is approached individually, ensuring effective and value-driven outcomes that are unique to any given property development.
Residential
We support most residential projects, from small developments through to some of the largest masterplans in the UK, we work with land promoters, developers, national house builders and housing associations to meet transport, infrastructure, and flood risk challenges.
Logistics
We work with many of the most prominent logistics providers, designing transport and access solutions for warehouses, distribution centres, last mile delivery hubs ensuring operational efficiency for businesses in the logistics sector.
Healthcare
We assist healthcare facilities, including hospitals and medical centres, with transport planning and infrastructure requirement, ensuring accessibility for all users, suitable parking assessment and strategies and operational efficiency for NHS trusts, healthcare providers as well as local authorities.
Education
We help schools, colleges, and universities develop safe, sustainable access solutions and infrastructure, supporting educational institutions in meeting the transport needs of students, staff, and visitors as well as assessing sites for potential surface water flooding issues.
Retail
We collaborate with retail developers and operators to address transport and engineering requirements for retail parks, shopping centres, and mixed-use developments, ensuring smooth operations that are focused on their customer ease of use and satisfaction.
Leisure
We support leisure facilities, from gyms to major attractions, in planning transport and infrastructure requirements as well as assessment of peak visitor numbers, helping leisure providers create accessible and relaxing environments.
Commercial
We partner with commercial developers to provide transport and highway infrastructure solutions for new office spaces and mixed-use developments, ensuring accessibility and growth for businesses in the commercial sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our highway and infrastructure design consultants are here to answer any questions you may have, from early-stage feasibility through to detailed design and post-planning support.
What is highway design and why is it important for my development?
Highway design ensures that new access roads, junctions, and supporting infrastructure are safe, efficient, and adoptable by local authorities. For developers, it’s a critical part of gaining planning permission and ensuring schemes can be built without costly redesigns. At mode transport planning, our engineers combine technical expertise with commercial insight to deliver designs that unlock land and support long-term growth.
When should I involve highway designers in my project?
The earlier the better. Bringing us in at feasibility stage means we can assess access opportunities, identify constraints, and develop concepts that align with both planning policy and engineering standards. Early involvement reduces risks, speeds up approvals, and makes sure design solutions are commercially viable from the outset.
What types of highway design services do you offer?
We cover the full spectrum, from simple site access arrangements through to detailed S38, S104, and S278 infrastructure designs. This includes junction upgrades, internal site layouts, visibility splays, and the integration of sustainable transport measures such as cycleways and pedestrian routes. Whatever your project needs, we provide clear, buildable solutions.
How does highway design link to the NPPF?
The NPPF requires developments to achieve safe and suitable access for all users. Highway design is how this is demonstrated in practice. By ensuring schemes are safe, efficient, and connected, we help satisfy both NPPF requirements and local authority adoption standards, reducing the risk of planning refusal.
What standards and guidance do you follow in your designs?
We work to national standards such as the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), Manual for Streets, and Local Transport Notes, as well as each local authority’s specific requirements. Our experience across the UK means we know how to meet technical expectations while still delivering practical, cost-effective solutions.
Speak to An Expert
Looking for support with your next project? Get in touch with our experienced consultants for a free, no-obligation conversation.