Highway Engineer

Posted 30 October 2024
Salary £30 - 35 per hour
LocationSuffolk
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration6 Months
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000054543
Contact NameJason Kohle MIRP CertRP

Job description

Highway Engineer
 
Are you an Engineer with a passion for sustainable growth, infrastructure, and highway improvements? I am recruiting for a Highway Engineer to join clients Transport Strategy Team.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
As an Engineer, you will:
·Support Technical Approvals: Work within a team responsible for technical approvals and supervision, ensuring quality and compliance of highway improvements.
·Facilitate Highway Agreements: Assist in the completion of legal agreements under the Highways Act (Section 38 and 278) to ensure newly developed roads are eligible for adoption, reducing future maintenance risks.
·Collaborate with Colleagues: Partner with the Supervision and Planning Teams to streamline transport policy and project delivery from consultations to completion.
·Negotiate with Developers: Work with developers to agree on technical specifications for roads, junctions, footpaths, cycleways, and drainage systems.
·Stay Current: Keep up-to-date with changes in legislation, health and safety protocols, and technical standards, ensuring the team applies best practices.
 
Specialist Knowledge:
·Experience in transport engineering and familiarity with Section 38 and 278 agreements.
·Basic understanding of transport policy, legislation, and technical frameworks.
·Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with knowledge of AutoCAD or similar software as an asset.
 
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Jason Kohle at Carrington West on 02393 876006. 
 
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, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jason at Carrington West on 02393 876006 for more information.  
 
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