Traffic and Highways Engineer

Matchtech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is assisting a public sector client in London to recruit a Traffic and Highways Engineer on a contract basis. The post will deliver a substantial highways maintenance programme, focusing on resurfacing and patching from feasibility through to delivery, payment milestones and the guarantee period.

Candidates will bring proven highways engineering experience, strong project tracking and admin skills, plus the ability to liaise with contractors, council officers and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in highways engineering or local authority environment.
• Understanding of resurfacing, patching and highway works.
• Knowledge of street works permits, application processes and lead-in times.
• Strong project tracking, programme management and admin skills.
• Ability to liaise effectively with contractors, council staff and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present clear project updates.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and records.

Responsibilities

• Track highways projects through feasibility to completion.
• Monitor resurfacing, patching and maintenance works.
• Coordinate with contractors and council officers to deliver projects.
• Manage street works permits applications and timing.
• Maintain project programmes and delivery information.
• Provide updates in reports and management meetings.
• Support FOI requests and other reporting requirements.
• Monitor payments and guarantee period obligations.

Skills

Highways engineering

Resurfacing & patching

Project tracking

Stakeholder liaison

Permits knowledge

Reporting

Data management

Job description

Our client is seeking a Traffic and Highways Engineer for a contract opportunity supporting the delivery of a substantial highways maintenance programme. The role will focus on managing resurfacing and patching projects from initial identification and feasibility through to implementation, payment and completion of the guarantee period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track highways projects throughout their full lifecycle, from feasibility and planning through to delivery and completion
• Monitor the progress of resurfacing, patching and associated highway maintenance works
• Liaise with contractors and council officers to coordinate delivery, resolve issues and chase outstanding actions
• Manage requirements relating to street works permits, ensuring applications are submitted and approved for the required dates and times
• Maintain accurate project programmes, tracking systems and delivery information
• Provide clear updates to managers, senior management and elected members through written reports and management meetings
• Compile information to support Freedom of Information requests and other formal reporting requirements
• Monitor project payments, completion activities and guarantee period obligations

Job Requirements:

• Experience in highways engineering, highway maintenance or a related local authority environment
• Understanding of resurfacing, patching and highway improvement works
• Knowledge of street works permits, application processes and lead-in times
• Strong project tracking, programme management and administrative skills
• Ability to liaise effectively with contractors, council staff and senior stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clear project updates
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with data, records and reporting information
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records across a large programme of works