Senior Highways Engineer (Projects & Infrastructure)

Matchtech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Senior Highways Engineer on a contract basis to join the client’s highways team. You will lead on the design, delivery and site supervision of both minor and major highway projects, and manage a varied workload across highways and related infrastructure.

You will provide technical expertise across traffic management, parking services, highway maintenance and drainage, and work independently to achieve service outcomes while engaging with senior leadership and

Qualifications

• Broad background across highways services including traffic management, parking, maintenance and drainage.
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload.
• Experience engaging with senior leadership teams and Councillors in a local government environment.
• Proven track record leading design, delivery and site supervision of highway projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead on design, delivery and site supervision of minor and major highway projects.
• Manage varied workload across highways and related infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical expertise across traffic management, parking services, maintenance and drainage.
• Work independently to deliver projects and service outcomes.
• Engage with stakeholders including senior leadership, Councillors, contractors and partners.
• Support delivery of highways services in line with objectives and best practice.

Skills

Highways design

Traffic management

Parking services

Highway maintenance

Drainage

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Civil/Highways Engineering

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Highways Engineer to join their Highways team on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded highways professional with experience across multiple service areas, including traffic management, parking, highway maintenance, and drainage.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the design, delivery, and site supervision of both minor and major highway projects.
• Manage a varied workload across highways and infrastructure-related projects.
• Provide technical expertise across traffic management, parking services, highway maintenance, and drainage.
• Work independently to deliver projects and service outcomes.
• Engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior leadership teams, elected members, contractors, and external partners.
• Support the successful delivery of highways services in line with organisational objectives and industry best practice.

Requirements:

A broad background across highways services, including:

• Traffic management
• Parking services
• Highway maintenance
• Drainage

• The ability to work independently and manage their own workload.
• Experience engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leadership teams and Councillors within a local government environment.
• Proven experience leading the design, delivery, and site supervision of both minor and major highway projects