Senior Highways Designer

Penguin Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major multidisciplinary consultancy is looking for a Principal Highway Designer in Reading. The ideal candidate will have experience in highway design, a degree in Civil Engineering, and knowledge of relevant guidelines. Responsibilities include producing technical reports and preparing designs for roads and traffic calming schemes. The position offers a competitive salary, company pension, generous leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Company pension

Generous annual leave

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

In-depth training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in highways design role.
• Formal qualification such as EngTech, Ieng, CEng is beneficial.
• Membership in ICE/CIHT/CILT is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical reports and design check submissions.
• Prepare designs for junctions and traffic calming schemes.
• Oversee vehicle tracking and provide leadership.

Skills

Highway design experience

Civils3D usage

Knowledge of DMRB and MfS

Understanding of Traffic Signs Regulations

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

Civils3D

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My client, a large, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy is currently searching for a Principal Highway Designer to join their experienced team of engineering technicians near the beautiful, conveniently-located town of Reading.

• Demonstrable experience of working in a highways design role
• Hold a Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience of using Civils3D, and other relevant software packages
• Good knowledge of the relevant design and infrastructure guidance and specifications, including Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), Manual for Streets (MfS), LTN 1/20, etc.
• Working knowledge of the application of Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions, and the Traffic Signs Manual
• Good understanding of the relevant Section Agreements (namely, S38, S278)
• Knowledge of SPONS Civil Engineering and Highway Works

It would also benefit applicants for the role of Principal Highway Designer to possess the following:

– Hold a formal professional qualification (such as EngTech, Ieng, CEng)

– Have ICE/CIHT/CILT membership

In the varied role of Principal Highway Designer based near Reading, you will join a dedicated team of experts in the field, with a view to developing your career and progressing with the company. The role will involve a number of exciting responsibilities, including:

• Producing technical reports, including Road Safety Audit briefs, Site Access Appraisals, and S278 Design Check Submissions
• Preparing preliminary designs for junctions, highway links, active travel corridors, and traffic calming schemes
• Overseeing swept path analysis and vehicle tracking
• Working with a diverse team of colleagues, providing them with the appropriate leadership and mentorship

In your new role of Principal Highway Designer, you will benefit from an extensive range of company benefits, including the following:

– A highly competitive basic salary

– Access to a company pension

– Generous annual leave entitlement and flexible working hours

– Extensive career progression opportunities

– In-depth training and mentorship

– Access to a wide-variety of innovative projects