Senior Highway Engineer

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment specialist seeks a Senior Highway Engineer for a contract role in London's Public Sector. The position entails delivering a comprehensive resurfacing programme and involves project management, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a solid background in highway engineering and maintenance, with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway engineering with a focus on maintenance and resurfacing projects.
• Strong understanding of highway maintenance practices and regulations.
• Ability to oversee and deliver large-scale resurfacing programmes.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and delivering the resurfacing programme, ensuring projects are on time.
• Managing resources and coordinating with internal and external teams.
• Conducting inspections and assessments to determine resurfacing needs.

Skills

Highway Maintenance Engineering

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Job description

This role involves overseeing and delivering a comprehensive resurfacing programme in response to potential additional funding, leading to an increase in the number of roads being resurfaced this year.

Key skills required for this role

Important

Highways Maintenance Engineering experience

Our client, operating in London's Public Sector, is currently seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves overseeing and delivering a comprehensive resurfacing programme in response to potential additional funding, leading to an increase in the number of roads being resurfaced this year. The successful candidate will also undertake other senior highway engineering and maintenance duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and delivering the resurfacing programme, ensuring all projects are completed on time and to a high standard
• Managing resources and coordinating with internal teams and external contractors
• Conducting inspections and assessments to determine resurfacing needs
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports and documentation
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and safety standards
• Providing expertise and guidance on highway maintenance issues
• Liaising with stakeholders, including local authorities and the public
• Monitoring project progress and adjusting plans as necessary to achieve project goals

Job Requirements:

• Experience in highway engineering, with a focus on maintenance and resurfacing projects
• Proven ability to oversee and deliver large-scale resurfacing programmes
• Strong understanding of highway maintenance practices and regulations
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing technical documentation
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Opportunity to work on significant highway resurfacing projects
• Potential for applying expertise to a variety of challenging tasks
• Professional development and experience in a dynamic environment
• Collaborative and supportive work culture
• Contract-based role with potential for extension based on project needs

If you are a skilled Senior Highway Engineer with a passion for delivering high-quality resurfacing and maintenance projects, we encourage you to apply now and contribute to our client's ambitious goals in London's Public Sector.

Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist, with over 40 years’ experience