Senior Design Engineer

Access Talent Group; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Senior Highways Engineer to join their team in the United Kingdom. The role involves designing and developing highways infrastructure, managing project responsibilities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should possess strong technical skills and experience in highway design, with a proactive approach to team management. This position offers competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact in transport infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience of working on Section 278 and Section 38 highway design projects.
• Strong technical skills in a range of highway design environments.
• Experience in highway drainage design.

Responsibilities

• Ensure designs are delivered within programme and budget.
• Manage resource allocations to teams.
• Check and authorise design information and reports.
• Comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

Highway design

Project management

Team management

Technical judgment

MicroDrainage software

Civils 3D CAD

Job description

(BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri))

Access Talent Group are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Highways Engineer to join our dynamic team in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and development of highways infrastructure, contributing to the improvement and expansion of transportation networks in the region. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a significant impact in the field of highways engineering.

Responsibilities

• Ensure designs are delivered within programme and within the budget provided;
• Managing resource allocations to ensure team members are fully utilised on the highest priority tasks;
• Work with Milestone’s Senior Management Team to assist with projects from other offices and disciplines;
• Ensuring that the requirements of all relevant Authorities and Statutory bodies are incorporated into designs, as appropriate;
• Undertaking and checking / authorising design information and reports providing effective feedback;
• Ensuring that all designs are prepared in accordance with MCHW,DMRB and/or local design guidance;
• Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement within the team and displaying sound independent judgement, and;
• Complying with relevant Health & Safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations and adopting a pro‑active risk management / mitigation approach.

Candidate Profile

• Experience of working on Section 278 and Section 38 highway design projects;
• Pro‑active management skills with confidence to manage teams in accordance with a growing and varied workload;
• Strong technical skills and experience in a range of highway design environments;
• Proven project management of highway projects and delivery to programme and budget;
• Display sound independent judgment; Experience with developing, mentoring and supervision of Highway Design staff;
• Robust working knowledge of highways Technical documents within the DMRB;
• Experience managing the development of contract documents in accordance with relevant Highway contracts;
• Experience in highway drainage design and use of MicroDrainage software, To be able to work with or advise key clients on technical issues in the highway structures sector at a senior level, and;
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Civils 3D CAD package.

Salary: Competitive Sector: Transport Infrastructure, Production & Manufacturing Contract Type: Full time Town/City: WEST LOTHIAN