Highway Design Engineer

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 984 000 - 1 204 000; Full time

Job summary

A major civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Highway Design Engineer to work on multidisciplinary highways projects across the North West region. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering qualification, strong communication skills, and a thorough understanding of highways and safety legislation. Responsibilities include managing quality systems, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Relevant CSCS card for the grade.
• Basic understanding of traffic management legislation.
• Capable of applying a range of technical skills in a prescribed manner.

Responsibilities

• Implement Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental management systems.
• Undertake designer Risk Assessments.
• Monitor scheme delivery by Operations teams and sub-contractors.
• Ensure compliance with Traffic Management Act.
• Assist with site safety audits.

Skills

Good communication skills (written & oral)

Attention to detail

Technical knowledge of highways

Basic understanding of Highway Policy

Health & safety awareness

Education

HNC/HND, Foundation degree, degree or diploma in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Highway Design Engineer

Salary: 45000 - 55000

Location: North West

Region: North West

A major civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to work on multidisciplinary highways projects across the North West region, Area 10 and Area 13.

Ideal Candidate Must Have

• Good communication skills (written & oral) required as the post holder will be required to liaise with all stakeholders.
• Knowledge and understanding of technical reports and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with general office IT software.
• Working towards HNC/HND, Foundation degree, degree or diploma qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Good technical knowledge and awareness of highways.
• A good understanding of relevant health & safety legislation and codes of practice is required to ensure that safety is a primary consideration for all works.
• Basic understanding of Highway Policy.
• Capable of applying a range of technical skills in a prescribed manner.
• Relevant CSCS card for the grade.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for implementation of Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental management systems (GBAS).
• Undertake designer Risk Assessments and prepare pre‑construction information in accordance with the CDM Regulations for construction works.
• Monitor scheme delivery by Operations teams and sub‑contractors to ensure construction in accordance with design/works information.
• Work in compliance with the Traffic Management Act and New Roads and Streetworks Act to obtain the relevant network access agreements.
• Support with the design of Temporary Traffic Management arrangements in accordance with the Approved Code of Practice and legislation.
• Assist with site safety audits as required.
• Ensure works are being constructed safely when visiting sites and report any issues to site staff and the Senior Engineer.
• The day‑to‑day line management of the resources with ‘sub’ teams and act as ‘lead’.
• To ensure efficient and effective performance of the team to enable the team to meet performance targets.
• Production of technical reports.

If this is of interest please get in touch and ask to speak with our highways team on 0207 401 886.

Apply for This Job

To apply, contact the highways team at 0207 401 886 or email the hiring manager.