Highways Engineer

Service Care Solutions; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£250 referral bonus

Job summary

A public sector client in Greater Manchester is seeking a Highways Engineer for their Capital Programme Division. This full-time, temporary position requires a Chartered Engineer or MSc in engineering. Responsibilities include managing highways projects and leading a consultancy service. The role offers £45 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement and project management.

Qualifications

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or MSc in relevant engineering discipline.
• Full membership of a relevant Institution with demonstrable experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage highways projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Lead and motivate staff for a high-performing consultancy service.
• Monitor contractor performance and drive efficiencies in service delivery.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Financial management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status

MSc in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

A client within the Public Sector based in Greater Manchester is recruiting for a Highways Engineer to join their Capital Programme Division. This is a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis. ideal candidate will have experience of working within a local authority within a highways and infrastructure environment.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to drive the delivery of a range of highway projects, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory legislation, while leading a cost-effective highways consultancy service that delivers excellent outcomes for service users.

• Delivering and managing highways projects through the full project lifecycle, ensuring quality and value for money.
• Leading and motivating staff to deliver a high-performing, collaborative highways consultancy service.
• Monitoring contractor performance, addressing issues, and driving efficiencies in service delivery.
• Managing resources, budgets, and financial forecasts while maintaining transparent reporting.
• Acting as an ambassador for the Council at public meetings and consultations, ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require:

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or MSc in a relevant engineering discipline with post-qualification experience.
• Full membership of a relevant Institution with demonstrable experience.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Strong project and contract management experience within highways.
• Financial management skills, including budget forecasting and monitoring.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to represent the Council effectively.

Compensation

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £45 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £35 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to [e-mail] or call Megan at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail. Also, if this role is not of interest to you, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.