Highways Engineer

Waterman Aspen; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Waterman Aspen as a Highway Engineer and become a vital part of our West Midlands team. You'll work on diverse projects that enhance your skills while receiving industry-leading support for your professional growth. With roles including highway pavement design and the flexibility to advance your career, plus a competitive benefits package, we empower our colleagues to achieve their career goals.

Benefits

1 paid Community Day to volunteer

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave, option to buy more

Company pension contribution

Salary sacrifice for additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in highway pavement design/maintenance using DMRB and MCHW is crucial.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Involvement in the full project lifecycle, including budget/finance control.

Responsibilities

• Key member in the West Midlands team, working on a variety of projects for clients.
• Career development and training supported by a network of mentors and managers.
• Producing Pre-construction information and specifications for pavement improvements.

Skills

Highway pavement design

DMRB knowledge

MCHW knowledge

Project lifecycle management

AutoCAD

CDM regulations understanding

Education

HND, HNC, BEng, MEng or equivalent

Tools

Relevant design software

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You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Highway Engineer will see you as a key member of the West Midlands team and you can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities
• Current UK Experience within a public, private or third sector UK based client.
• Experience in highway pavement design / maintenance using DMRB and MCHW
• Experience in producing Pre-construction information and specification to support pavement improvements
• Understanding and appreciation of CDM regulations
• HND, HNC, BEng, MEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline would be an advantage
• AutoCAD experience and design experience would also be advantageous
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• Involvement in the full project lifecycle, including budget/finance control
• Relevant design software where appropriate

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:

• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits