Project Engineer - Highways

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to provide engineering services for traffic schemes in a London Borough. The role involves managing contractors, ensuring compliance with health and safety, and communicating with stakeholders. This position supports sustainable transport and aims to enhance the local environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Traffic is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage highways term contractor to ensure timely delivery of schemes.
• Liaise with stakeholders and coordinate temporary road closures.

Skills

Traffic

Job description

Project Engineer - Highways

Carrington West is currently working with a busy London Borough to find an experienced Project Engineer for a contract role.

About the role

The role involves providing professional engineering services for the delivery and implementation of traffic schemes. You will play a key part in ensuring the borough remains a safe and pleasant environment, supporting objectives such as promoting sustainable transport (walking and cycling), reducing road casualties, improving air quality, and boosting economic growth.

Your responsibilities include managing the council's highways term contractor to ensure schemes are delivered on time, within budget, and to specifications. You will ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines and legislation, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and coordinate temporary road closures or parking suspensions with relevant teams.

You will also communicate with ward councillors, local groups, residents, and other affected parties to inform them of upcoming works and potential impacts. Staying updated on legislation and best practices, and sharing this knowledge with colleagues, is also part of the role.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Traffic is essential.

Additional information

For full details, please contact Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West via phone at 02393 876043 or email at [e-mail].

We are also recruiting Engineers & Project Managers with similar backgrounds across the South of the UK. Please get in touch to learn more.

Application process

If interested and qualified, please submit your application today. For questions, contact Phoebe at Carrington West.

Note: If the role’s rate, location, or seniority isn't a perfect fit, feel free to send your CV. We regularly recruit for similar roles across the UK and are happy to discuss your employment situation discreetly. Even if you're satisfied in your current role, we welcome future contact. Our team has over 70 years of combined experience in this market. Call Phoebe at 02393 876043 for more information.

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