- Opportunity: Senior Highways Engineer Rate
- Negotiable and Competitive
- Duration: 12 months IR35: Inside
We are seeking a Senior Highways Engineer to help develop and oversee delivery of a wide range of projects from sustainable travel schemes to major road network projects.
Responsibilities will include:
- Manage and ensure the successful delivery of diverse projects, including sustainable travel initiatives and major road network projects.
- Conduct feasibility studies and preliminary designs for projects, from initial concept through to business case submission.
- Ensure that design and construction activities adhere to approved plans and relevant legislation.
- Request and analyse surveys, perform site investigations, conduct risk assessments, and compile pre-construction information.
- Develop public consultation materials and participate in consultation events.
- Prepare reports for Committee and Cabinet Members, along with supporting documentation.
- Commission, review, and process temporary, experimental, and permanent traffic regulation orders.
- Oversee junior staff assisting with these tasks.
Qualifications and Certifications:
- HNC or similar level qualification in Civil Engineering or other relevant field plus evidence of continuing professional development
- Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers or other relevant professional organisation or willingness to work towards such Membership
- Driving licence
Skills and Attributes:
- Good time management skills, with ability to prioritise work and manage a number of tasks concurrently
- Experience of successfully supervising, managing, or guiding staff or willingness to do so
- Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to work on your own initiative and contribute to the wider team
- Experience of successfully dealing with enquiries & complaints from the public
- Experience of conducting traffic, transport, policy or planning related studies including commissioning surveys and analysing data
- Knowledge of the legislation associated with highways, traffic and transportation
- Working knowledge of construction health and safety legislation and associated regulations relevant to highways, traffic and transportation schemes
- Experience in the feasibility, design, or construction stages of highway improvement schemes
- Experience or willingness to learn use of AutoCAD and CAD standards
- Experience or willingness to learn use of AutoTrack, Key Signs and Key Lines or similar software