Highways Projects Engineer: Design, Safety & Delivery

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking an Engineer to join the Highways Projects team within the Growth department. You will apply Highway design expertise to feasibility, concept and detailed designs and work on schemes delivered through Section 278 and Section 106 agreements.

You will use AutoCAD and related tools, coordinate with partners, and ensure designs meet safety, quality and budget requirements across active travel, road safety and bus infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Experience of highway design with evidence of delivering high quality outcomes.
• Knowledge of current highway legislation and Design Manual for Roads and Bridges where relevant.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance practices and network management requirements.
• Experience with AutoCAD and related design packages.
• Ability to analyse complex technical information and develop practical solutions.
• Experience in project planning, budgets, procurement and delivery.
• Understanding of Health and Safety and CDM requirements.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Preparing feasibility studies, concept designs, preliminary designs and detailed designs for highway improvement and maintenance schemes.
• Producing AutoCAD drawings, specifications, cost estimates, programmes and contract documents.
• Supporting the delivery of active travel, road safety, traffic signal, bus infrastructure and related schemes.
• Preparing designs, work packages and reliable cost information to support funding bids and business cases.
• Planning and supervising surveys and investigations, including theodolite surveys, coring, trial pits and early contractor involvement.
• Reviewing test results, drawing conclusions and recommending practical solutions.
• Giving highway design advice on major projects and planning applications.
• Working with utilities, contractors, developers and partner organisations to deliver projects efficiently.
• Contributing to project budgets, invoices, and cost/risk management.
• Supervising construction on site to ensure safety, on time, within budget and quality.
• Preparing Pre Construction Information, method statements, risk assessments and CDM documents.

Skills

Highways design

Stakeholder liaison

Project planning

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Level 4 qualification in civil engineering or related subject

Working towards professional accreditation (NEC3/NEC4) or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking an Engineer to join the Highways Projects team within the Growth department. You will apply Highway design expertise to feasibility, concept and detailed designs and work on schemes delivered through Section 278 and Section 106 agreements.

You will use AutoCAD and related tools, coordinate with partners, and ensure designs meet safety, quality and budget requirements across active travel, road safety and bus infrastructure projects.