Highways Engineer

Access Talent Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Highways Engineer - Bedford - England, North East England, United Kingdom - (2717)

Highways Engineer

Reference: CM39

Sector: Transport Infrastructure

Salary: Competitive

Town/City: Bedford

Contract Type: Permanent

Access Talent Group are recruiting for a Infrastructure/Civil Engineering, Landscape Planning and Design, Water and Environmental Management, and Transport Planning Consultancy. They are looking to bring in a Highways Engineer to join a busy and sociable Infrastructure and Flood Risk team. This post would suit someone who is keen to join a company that really puts people and culture at the heart of its business. The company is growing and ambitious, and wants to develop in a way that is shaped by its people to provide the best experience possible for its employees and clients.

The role:

1. Prepare technical drawings such as sketch highway designs, preliminary highway designs, and S278 drawings, including for the subsequent negotiation through to approval.
2. Mentor junior team members.
3. Liaise with stakeholders, external project team members and clients.
4. Undertake site visits.
5. Obtain information, such as drawings and utility searches from third parties.

Essential:

1. A relevant qualification in civil engineering.
2. 1-2 years’ experience as a Highways Engineer or 4-5 years’ experience in a more junior role.
3. Knowledge of, and experience of producing, Section 278 designs.
4. Knowledge of Civil 3D/Site 3D.
5. Knowledge of relevant design standards such as Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Traffic Signs Manual and TSRGD.
6. Experience of managing projects.
7. Excellent communication skills, able to liaise successfully with colleagues and approving authorities.
8. Experience of giving technical advice and guidance to junior staff.
9. The ability to plan and arrange their work to meet objectives and deadlines.