Senior Highways Engineer: Major Projects & Structures Hybrid

Opus People Solutions Limited; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus People Solutions are hiring a Senior Highways Engineer handling Major Projects and Structures for a Local Authority client based in Milton Keynes. The role can be full-time or for a minimum of 3 days per week, offering remote working with approximately 1 day per week in the office.

The position offers £47 per hour Umbrella (£35 PAYE), and an initial contract length of 12 months+. Due to regular site inspections, candidates should ideally live within ~30 miles of Milton Keynes, with site

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience working on highways and structural projects.
• Contract management experience with budgets, schedules and risks.
• Ability to supervise site inspections and liaise with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and highways standards (DMRB, MfS, HSW).
• Experience in Local Government or Highway Authority is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing senior client-side technical support across major highways, infrastructure and development projects.
• Supporting the delivery of capital projects from design and procurement through to construction, completion and handover.
• Reviewing technical designs, drawings, calculations, specifications and construction proposals.
• Managing and coordinating consultants, contractors, developers and other delivery partners.
• Reviewing third-party development schemes to protect the Council's interests.
• Monitoring construction activities through site inspections and ensuring compliance with designs and safety requirements.

Skills

Highways

Civil engineering

Infrastructure delivery

Highway structures

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

NEC contracts

DMRB

Manual for Streets

CDM Regulations

Job description

Opus People Solutions are hiring a Senior Highways Engineer handling Major Projects and Structures for a Local Authority client based in Milton Keynes. The role can be full-time or for a minimum of 3 days per week, offering remote working with approximately 1 day per week in the office.

The position offers £47 per hour Umbrella (£35 PAYE), and an initial contract length of 12 months+. Due to regular site inspections, candidates should ideally live within ~30 miles of Milton Keynes, with site