Assistant Engineer - Highway Developments | Flexible

Doncaster City Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Development and training opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits schemes

Flexible working/flexi time

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council is seeking an Assistant Engineer to support Highway Developers Agreements, delivering high-quality highway scheme development under S38/S278. Based at Civic Office, Doncaster, the role offers full-time hours and a competitive salary within Grade 8.

You will work with Highways Engineers to evaluate proposals, prepare agreements, issue permits, supervise works and ensure adherence to standards and safety regulations. Flexible working is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of highway engineering and construction.
• Capacity to supervise highway works associated with S38/S278 and related agreements.
• Awareness of CDM Regulations and health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Receive enquiries from developers regarding highway infrastructure under S38/S184/S278 and issue forms and guidance notes.
• Assist with technical evaluation of proposed works and ensure drawings meet standards.
• Prepare information to enable entering into S38 or S278 agreements, including drawings, fees and bonds.
• Issue permits to work on highways per the Traffic Management Act.
• Supervise on-site works ensuring compliance with drawings and specs.
• Sign off completed works and issue certificates.

Skills

Highway engineering knowledge

Contract management

Site supervision

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Engineering degree (or equivalent)

CDM Regulations knowledge

Tools

CAD drawings

Job description

City of Doncaster Council is seeking an Assistant Engineer to support Highway Developers Agreements, delivering high-quality highway scheme development under S38/S278. Based at Civic Office, Doncaster, the role offers full-time hours and a competitive salary within Grade 8.

You will work with Highways Engineers to evaluate proposals, prepare agreements, issue permits, supervise works and ensure adherence to standards and safety regulations. Flexible working is welcomed.