* 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