Senior Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading transport planning and highways design consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Design Engineer. This role requires strong highway design experience, effective project management skills, and the ability to manage teams and resources. The successful candidate will ensure designs are compliant with regulations and deadlines while contributing to the growth of the team. This position offers an opportunity to work on significant projects within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working on Section 278 and Section 38 highway design projects.
• Proven project management of highway projects and delivery to programme and budget.
• Robust working knowledge of highways Technical documents within the DMRB.

Responsibilities

• Ensure designs are delivered within programme and budget.
• Manage resource allocations for team tasks.
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement in design processes.

Skills

Highway design experience

Team management

Proactive management skills

Technical skills in highway environments

Project management

Mentorship and supervision

Knowledge of DMRB

Use of MicroDrainage software

Working knowledge of Civils 3D CAD

Job description

Civil & Structural Engineering, Transport Infrastructure

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

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We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer, to join a leading transport planning and highways design consultancy. Due to continued exceptional workloads they are looking for someone to join the organically growing team to play a pivotal role as a key member of the team within the highways design team.

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;
• Experience in highway drainage design and use of MicroDrainage software;
• 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;
• 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.