Highways Design Engineer in Rochester, Medway

Energy Jobline CVL; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Highways Design Engineer for a 6-month interim assignment with the potential for extension or permanent placement. The role involves preparing highway designs, supervising construction, and managing projects effectively. Applicants should have experience with AutoCAD and access to a car. This full-time position requires a hybrid work schedule of 3-4 days per week in Rochester, with a pay rate of £30.18 per hour PAYE or £40.50 through an umbrella company.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway design.
• Must have access to a car for business use.

Responsibilities

• Prepare highway designs complying with various standards.
• Supervise construction and contract administration.
• Liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

AutoCAD for highway designs

Access to a car with business cover

Job description

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Job Details

Are you availabe for long term interim assignment? We are looking for experienced Highways Design Engineers on behalf of a local authority. Initially for 6 months with potential for extensions or to become permanent. Hybrid, 3-4 days per week in office in Rochester. Full time, 37 hours per week paying £30.18 per hour PAYE; which is equivalent to £58,066 salary or £40.50 per hour through an umbrella. Must have access to a car with business cover. AutoCAD for highway designs is mandatory.

Main responsibilities

• To prepare highway designs that comply with the various standards for the Councils’ Local Transport Plan (LTP), Section 106 and highway and infrastructure schemes.
• Prepare works orders using the Councils Term Maintenance Contract (TMC) for each project and on occasion prepare bespoke contracts based on the NEC Form of Contracts for works that are beyond the scope of the TMC. Prepare programmes, analyse and appraise projects, investigate innovative solutions to design issues and maintain good programme and financial control for all projects.
• Supervise the construction and undertake the contract administration including the assessment, verification and processing of contractual payments to the Contractor.
• Effectively manage the various projects to deliver an efficient, effective and safe service for highway users and public across the Council within agreed policies, programmes and resources.
• Liaise with stakeholders

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