Highway Maintenance Engineer

Carrington West; Bilsthorpe CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy based in Nottinghamshire is looking for a Highway Maintenance Engineer to deliver highway engineering projects. This role involves managing and designing complex projects, providing specialist advice, and ensuring that safety standards are met. Applicants should have a degree in Civil Engineering and strong ICT skills. The position offers a competitive salary, a great work culture, and opportunities for professional development, making it ideal for driven individuals passionate about highway maintenance and civil engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Leading pension scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related and relevant experience in highway engineering.
• Competence in ICT and specialist design applications.
• Working knowledge of highway and civil engineering standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and good practice.
• Experience in project implementation from feasibility to construction.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage highway construction and maintenance projects.
• Provide design and technical advice to support projects.
• Evaluate and authorize externally designed engineering schemes.
• Collaborate with other divisions to achieve company objectives.
• Manage stakeholder communication for project delivery.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

ICT skills

Communication skills

Project management

Customer care

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related subject

Tools

Computer aided design software

Job description

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading consultancy in Nottinghamshire as a Highway Maintenance Engineer. The role involves delivering Highway engineering projects and providing specialist engineering services which enhance and maintain the road network.

What you will be doing

• Design and manage the delivery of highway related construction and maintenance projects which may be complex and significant to achieve quality, programme and financial targets meeting internal and external clients and stakeholder requirements.
• Provide specialist design, technical and cost advice to internal and external clients to support the delivery of complex and large-scale projects across the organisation and as a standalone service.
• Manage the evaluation and authorisation of externally designed engineering schemes on behalf of internal and external clients to ensure the highway asset meets regional and national design specifications and safety standards.
• Collaborate with the Construction and Commercial Division to manage workflow to support the achievement of company business plan objectives for productivity and profit across design and build functions.
• Adhere to Health and Safety management systems, processes and requirements ensuring full adherence to health, safety and environmental legislation, policy and best practice and safeguarding staff contractors and members of the public.
• Manage consultation, communication and liaison with clients and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including members of the public and elected Members to facilitate project delivery and maintain a positive company reputation.

What you need to know

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject and post qualification relevant experience or equivalent knowledge gained through practical experience in a highway and/or civil engineering design environment.
• Strong ICT skills including competence in specialist computer applications used to support engineering design activities including working knowledge of computer aided design and knowledge of data management environments.
• Working knowledge of current highway and civil engineering design standards, contracts, and procedures.
• Knowledge of health and safety, technical, traffic management and other legislation and good practice appropriate to highway and civil engineering construction and maintenance activities.
• Experience in providing information, communicating and working collaboratively with internal and external customers, stakeholders and colleagues to achieve delivery objectives.
• Experience in all stages of project implementation from feasibility to construction on site
• A high level of personal drive and commitment to excellent customer care and the ability to set an example to other staff.
• Full UK driving Licence.

What you’ll get in return

This is not only a great opportunity to work on local highway / civil engineering projects, but one where you will have a real opportunity to help influence the shape and character of the team's expansion over the coming years.

A culture that helps you to achieve your full potential with clear, structured mentoring, investment and feedback.

A competitive salary - not just to attract you to the business but also to recognise your on-going contribution and capabilities.

They also provide a leading pension scheme, and various perks and wellbeing initiatives to ensure you are properly looked after during your time with the business.

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.

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