Highway Engineer

Carrington West; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Highway Engineer for a 6-month initial contract in East Yorkshire, with a strong chance of extension. Hybrid working arrangement: 2 days in the office, 3 days at home.

You will design and deliver highway improvement and maintenance schemes, from feasibility through to construction, liaising with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven highway engineering experience, especially design and scheme delivery.
• Experience delivering schemes from feasibility to construction.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Site3D for 2D/3D designs.
• Experience preparing NEC4 contract documentation and Bills of Quantities.
• Knowledge of highway design standards and construction methods.
• Site supervision and liaison with contractors.
• Experience estimating costs and monitoring budgets.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver highway improvement and maintenance schemes from feasibility to construction.
• Produce 2D and 3D designs using AutoCAD and Site3D.
• Prepare NEC4 contracts, specs, and BoQs for schemes.
• Conduct feasibility studies and detailed design work.
• Prepare cost estimates and monitor project budgets.
• Provide site supervision and support to contractors.
• Review contractor payments and determine valuations.
• Support Highway Capital Programmes across carriageway/footway/road safety schemes.
• Liaise with utilities, permit teams, elected members, contractors, and consultants.
• Offer technical highway engineering guidance to senior staff and juniors.

Skills

Highway engineering

Project delivery

AutoCAD

Site3D

Contract documentation

Budget monitoring

Stakeholder liaison

Site supervision

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Site3D

NEC4 contracts

Job description

Location: East Yorkshire - Minimum 2 days per week in the office
Rate: £45-£50 per hour (Umbrella PAYE)
Contract: Initial 6-month contract with likely extension
Working Arrangements: Hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home

Exciting Opportunity for a Highway Engineer in East Yorkshire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Highway Engineer to join a Local Authority in East Yorkshire on an initial 6-month contract, with the likelihood of further extensions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and delivery of highway improvement and maintenance schemes, taking projects from initial feasibility and detailed design through to construction and completion.

You will work closely with internal teams, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders to deliver a range of Highway Capital Programme schemes, including carriageway and footway improvements, traffic signals and road safety projects.

The main duties of the Highway Engineer include:

• Designing and delivering highway improvement and maintenance schemes from feasibility through to construction and completion.
• Producing 2D and 3D highway engineering designs and drawings using AutoCAD and Site3D.
• Preparing NEC4 contract and tender documentation, including specifications, Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and works information.
• Undertaking feasibility studies, preliminary designs and detailed designs for highway schemes.
• Preparing cost estimates, scheme forecasts and monitoring project budgets.
• Providing site supervision and technical support to contractors and Clerks of Works during construction.
• Undertaking site measurements, assessing completed works and reviewing contractor payment applications.
• Supporting the delivery of Highway Capital Programmes, including carriageway, footway, traffic signal and road safety schemes.
• Liaising with statutory undertakers, utilities, Permit Teams, Elected Members, contractors and consultants.
• Providing technical highway engineering advice to senior officers and supporting junior members of the team.
• Providing occasional technical support to Major Projects, including attending meetings and offering engineering advice.

The Highway Engineer will have key experience in:

• Previous experience in highway engineering, design and scheme delivery, ideally within a Local Authority.
• Experience delivering highway improvement and maintenance schemes from feasibility through to construction.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Site3D for producing 2D and 3D engineering designs.
• Experience preparing NEC4 contract documentation, specifications and Bills of Quantities.
• Knowledge of highway design standards, construction methods and relevant technical guidance.
• Experience undertaking site supervision, contractor liaison and reviewing payment applications.
• Experience preparing cost estimates, monitoring budgets and managing highway schemes.
• Understanding of Highway Capital Programmes, including carriageway, footway and road safety improvements.
• Ability to liaise effectively with Elected Members, statutory undertakers, contractors and internal teams.
• HNC, HND or degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous, although relevant experience is more important.
• Ability to manage schemes independently and make an immediate contribution to the team.