Highway Engineer
- Posted 22 July 2022
- Salary Negotiable
- LocationGreater London
- Job type Permanent - Full Time
- Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
- ReferenceJO0000035358
- Contact NameTony Hutt
Job description
My client is a multidisciplinary design and engineering consultancy, headquartered in London with offices in Birmingham, Bristol and Sydney, Australia.
As a company they are involved in schemes at all stages of the life cycle including development; planning; detailed design; independent design checking; value engineering; technical advisory; and construction supervision services.
They are proud of their global track record, providing technical solutions for many complex infrastructure, energy and industry projects. Their experience includes bridges, ground engineering, highways, ports, industry, energy, rail systems and tunnels. This current position is for a Highway Engineer to join their team based in London.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Undertake assignments in the UK and overseas
Adopt procedures for standardisation of work products, deliverables and excellence in service delivery of the
Company's technical work products
Implement and adhere to Company procedures in the management, delivery and administration of Services
Support and develop client relationships
Maintain strong relationships with other functions and disciplines within the firm
Embrace organisational changes
Have an understanding and awareness of the company values and business plan and your contribution to both
Observe and maintain Company Health and Safety Policy across all activities
Undertake other reasonable duties as requested
KEY EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Professionally qualified and near/Chartered Engineer and member of relevant institution
Substantial experience with highways engineering projects at various design stages
Experience should include various scale of infrastructure projects, for a range of UK and international clients in various construction markets
Sound working knowledge of national and international highway related standards (e.g. DMRB and Eurocodes), methodologies and procedures
Experience in the design of highways alignments using MX Road or Open Roads
Practical road drainage design experience
Pavement design knowledge
Experience of using AutoCAD or Microstation would be beneficial
COMPETENCIES
Technical: Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Able to use design skills to propose and deliver practical solutions to deadline
Communication: Good interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively to all levels both internally and with external clients. Capable of presenting and producing written reports to a high standard
Critical Thinking: Ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances whilst maintaining a clear view of overall priorities. Ability to work under pressure and ensure deadlines are met, whilst delivering high quality work
Team: Strong team work to contribute to and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams. Also able to work independently to a high standard
PERSONAL STYLE AND BEHAVIOUR
Self-motivated and committed, with a high degree of integrity
A team player who seeks to positively contribute to the working group with a collaborative attitude
Convincing in terms of a capacity to translate objectives into effective practical steps
Able to perform effectively within changing environments; demonstrates willingness and flexibility of availability to meet business needs
Demonstrates a strong need to achieve, setting high standards for self and others. Committed to the value of own role, takes initiative and focuses on improving business performance
Commitment to own personal development