We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Designers Site Representative to join our clients Highways team working on the A12 project. You will be responsible for all Highways and Drainage works, so extensive experience in this area is essential. Our client's highway engineering teams are recognised industry leaders and operate across several markets including strategic roads, local roads and private developments. They work for a range of clients including national government agencies, local authorities, developers and contractors.  

This position is full time and will likely fall outside IR35. This will be subject to an IR35 assessment being completed and passed.

The role

You will provide the interface between our client's office- based design teams and the Contractor delivering the construction of the project.  You will work with all parties taking the lead to ensure the construction is carried out in compliance with the provisions of the construction requirements and the other applicable provisions of the contract. You will be responsible for resolving technical and commercial issues as they occur and monitoring progress in your areas of responsibility.

Key duties

Raising and responding to technical queries, requests for information, etc.  Where required you will manage requests and responses to queries working with our client's office-based designers.

·Ensuring work is carried out in compliance with the designs and specifications.
·Ensuring the construction team fully understand the design and providing further clarity if required.
·Working with the construction team and the design teams where necessary to modify the design taking account of site variations, errors, etc.

Key experience

·A degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or another relevant subject.
·Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (or equivalent).
·Proven experience undertaking a similar, site-based role.
·Detailed experience with a good track record in undertaking the design and producing deliverables. (e.g., preparation of layout plans, detailed design drawings, calculations, specifications and Designer's Risk Assessments) for highways and drainage projects
·To be able to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
·A good all-round understanding of quality management systems and processes, financial project management systems, business and commercial issues. 
·A sound understanding of road design to meet Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations and to ensure Safety by Design best practices are achieved.
·Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 
For more information, click APPLY NOW or call Evan Brookes on 02393 876025.
 
FOOTNOTE:
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on 02393 876025 for more information.
 
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