Senior Highway Development & Design Review Engineer (Hybrid)

Connect2Hampshire; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Hampshire in Winchester is seeking a Senior Highway Development Agreements Engineer to support a busy team responsible for highway development across Hampshire, ensuring designs meet safety and standards.

You will check developers' designs for highway schemes under S278/S38, lead design audits, plan audits, and liaise with developers and consultants. Travel to sites is essential, and strong IT skills and communication are required.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree or HND standard in Civil (or equivalent).
• Proven communication skills and in particular a high standard of written and oral presentation.
• Detailed knowledge of current highway design standards
• Substantial recent and relevant experience in the design and construction of highway and related projects.
• Experience in the management of highway projects.
• Competence in use of MS Office and other office and engineering computer programmes.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Developers at concept stage to identify suitable solutions for junction arrangements and highway improvements.
• Check designs submitted by Developers to ensure the designs meet required design standards.
• Carry out site inspections to determine suitability of proposed works within the Highway.
• Plan, programme and co-ordinate S278/S38 Design Audit work.
• Establish agreed solutions with interested parties, which meet engineering and environmental considerations.
• Liaise with and manage internal and external consultants, as well as project staff to ensure process targets are achieved.
• Monitor and review project fees to ensure suitable recovery of fees from Developers.
• Process, monitor and update Street Works Notices/Permits
• Check contract specifications for Developer construction works within the Highway.
• Provide technical input throughout construction period.
• Undertake or assist with the inspection of construction works.
• Attend pre-start and progress meetings.
• Consult with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the County Council at meetings with the Developer, the Developer's Consultants and/or Contractors.
• Direct discussion and communication with public, business representatives, internal/external consultants and Councillors on aspects of schemes, to ensure their understanding of the concept and problems.
• Prepare reports as required.
• Resolve customer enquiries as required.
• Maintain awareness of both Corporate and Statutory aims to ensure that they are integrated into everyday activities and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Highway design standards

Project management

MS Office

Education

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

Connect2Hampshire in Winchester is seeking a Senior Highway Development Agreements Engineer to support a busy team responsible for highway development across Hampshire, ensuring designs meet safety and standards.

You will check developers' designs for highway schemes under S278/S38, lead design audits, plan audits, and liaise with developers and consultants. Travel to sites is essential, and strong IT skills and communication are required.