Senior Highways Engineer

Access Talent Group; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Highways Engineer to join their team in the United Kingdom. The role involves designing and developing highways infrastructure crucial for transportation network improvements. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and extensive experience in highway maintenance design. This position promises a competitive salary and the chance to significantly impact the transportation sector.

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Significant experience in highway maintenance and improvement designs.
• Knowledge of highway assets and engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Produce highways 3D Engineering designs.
• Design civil infrastructure components of the projects.
• Liaison with statutory authorities for project implementation.

Skills

Highway design

Project management

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Consultation with authorities

Education

Accredited degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Job description

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Highways Engineer to join our dynamic team in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and development of highways infrastructure, contributing to the improvement and expansion of transportation networks in the region. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a significant impact in the field of highways engineering.

Responsibilities

• Producing highways 3D Engineering designs from 2D layouts including existing and proposed models, cross section, long section and contours.
• Design and documentation of civil infrastructure components of the projects, including but not limited to, Highway design (S38/S278) both preliminary and detailed & Drainage design both strategic and detailed.
• Conducting any liaison or consultation with statutory authorities or undertakers as necessary to implement the construction of the project.
• Provide support within the Highways Team in the management and delivery of the service to our clients.
• Production and checking of drawings (AutoCAD); communicating with suppliers, clients, contractors, the public and other engineers within PCL.
• Ensuring that projects are delivered on time and to budget; leading on projects ensuring PCL and the Highways team deliver the agreed commissions and that Client expectations are met or exceeded.
• Support junior staff with their training and development.

Candidate Profile

• Accredited degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Consideration given to significant relevant experience in lieu of specified education and professional qualification.
• Significant experience in the development and detailed design of highway maintenance and improvement scheme designs in accordance with the DMRB using AutoCAD and Civils 3D.
• Knowledge of highway assets and the appropriate solutions for renewal or improvement.
• In depth understanding of Highway Design and design standards; knowledge of engineering design, related legislation, contract procurement and contract administration.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of developing feasibility, and preliminary design to traffic/local roads problems which include Alignment, Drainage, Pavement, Road Restraint System, Road Signs & Markings.
• Knowledge or awareness of walking & cycling design, traffic calming, Healthy Streets, junction design, and carriageway renewal design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant technical / industry / TFL standards.
• Good project management skills and financial management.

Salary: Competitive Sector: Transport Infrastructure, Production & Manufacturing Contract Type: Full time Town/City: WEST LOTHIAN