Senior Highway Engineer — Lead Maintenance & Projects

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Warwick

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Warwickshire County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Highway Engineer to join our Structural Highway Maintenance Team. You will lead investigation, design, procurement and delivery of highway maintenance schemes, ensuring safe, on-time, within-budget delivery and high quality standards across carriageway, footway and drainage projects.

You will manage complex programmes, work with contractors and stakeholders, and provide technical guidance while ensuring CDM and safety compliance.

Qualifications

A relevant engineering qualification or significant equivalent experience in highway engineering.
Experience managing highway maintenance,
Strong project management, budgeting and programme management skills.
Ability to analyse complex technical information and develop effective solutions.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior staff.
Strong understanding of health and safety requirements, including CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of highway structural maintenance and improvement schemes.
Investigate, design, cost and manage highway maintenance projects including carriageway and footway resurfacing, reconstruction, structural patching, surface dressing and drainage improvements.
Manage complex projects from inception through to completion, ensuring compliance with technical, contractual and statutory requirements.
Develop and coordinate annual and longer-term maintenance programmes.
Monitor and manage project budgets, providing financial forecasts and performance reporting.
Work collaboratively with contractors, suppliers and stakeholders to achieve programme objectives.
Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced engineers and technicians.
Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with health and safety legislation, CDM regulations, design standards and quality requirements.
Represent the Council at meetings with elected members, parish councils, residents and external stakeholders.
Assist with policy development, asset management planning and continuous improvement of the service.