Senior Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Fleet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the transport planning sector as a Senior Design Engineer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects and technologies while managing highway design projects. You will lead a talented team, ensuring designs meet all requirements and are delivered on time and within budget. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical skills and a proactive approach to project management. This is a chance to grow your career in a dynamic environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in Section 278 and Section 38 highway design projects.
• Member of a relevant Chartered Institute is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure designs are delivered within programme and budget.
• Manage resource allocations for team members.
• Check and authorise design information and reports.

Skills

Pro-active management skills

Technical skills in highway design

Project management of highway projects

Mentoring and supervision of staff

Knowledge of highways technical documents (DMRB)

Highway drainage design

Causeway Flow PDS software

Civils 3D CAD package

Education

Chartered Institute Membership

Valid UK driving license

Tools

Causeway Flow PDS

Civils 3D

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Senior Design Engineer

Location: Fleet (Hampshire)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

About the Role:
Are you ready to take on an exciting role with a leading company in the transport planning sector? Perhaps you currently work in a related field and want to transition into a more specialised role? Our client, a renowned innovator in transport planning services, is seeking a talented and motivated individual to become their next Senior Design Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic and growing industry, with the chance to work on impactful projects and technologies.

The Ideal Candidate:

Experience: Experience of working on Section 278 and Section 38 highway design projects.

Skills:

• 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.
• 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 Causeway Flow PDS software.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Civils 3D CAD package.

Qualifications: Member of a relevant Chartered Institute would be an advantage. Hold a valid UK driving license.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure designs are delivered within programme and within the budget provided.
• Manage resource allocations to ensure team members are fully utilised on the highest priority tasks.
• Work with our client's Senior Management Team to assist with projects from other offices and disciplines.
• Ensure that the requirements of all relevant Authorities and Statutory bodies are incorporated into designs, as appropriate.
• Undertake and check/authorise design information and reports providing effective feedback.
• Ensure that all designs are prepared in accordance with MCHW, DMRB, and/or local design guidance.
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement within the team and display sound independent judgement.
• Comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations, and adopt a pro-active risk management/mitigation approach.

Travel Requirements:
Predominantly office-based with occasional site meetings to assess progress and meet client representatives. Based out of Gateshead, Fleet, or Birmingham office.

Apply Now:
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to advance your career with a leading company in the transport planning sector. Submit your application today and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career.

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