Principal Highway Engineer

Posted 21 March 2023
Salary £41 - 45 per hour
LocationBirmingham
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration6 Months
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000041098
Contact NameEvan Brookes

Job description

We have an urgent requirement for an experienced Principal Engineer/Highways Design Lead to work on a major highways project in Norwich. You will be responsible for leading on the design for the scheme whilst being very client facing to ensure the work is done to the right standards. Major highways experience is a must, DMRB knowledge is also important whilst chartership is advantageous.
This is a remote working role with ad-hoc office travel/site travel, and falls outside IR35.
 
Key skills required
 
·BEng/MEng (Hons) Degree in Civil Engineering
·Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer, MICE or equivalent
·Good working knowledge of Civil 3D advantageous
·Experienced in project delivery including reports, drawings and specifications
·Good working knowledge of Highways Design, DMRB and MCHW
·Knowledge of health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations
·Ideally you have experience working on design & build projects and have worked with central government, local authorities or contractors as clients
·Demonstrable organisational skills and approach to work in order to manage inputs from various disciplines and professionals
 
Daily duties
 
·Undertake and manage complex highway scheme design using industry standard software at a leading level
·Overseeing and participating in the production and delivery of the design, drawings, specifications, and technical reports in line with the project requirements and within agreed timescales and budgets
·Apply and promote policies relating to Health and Safety (including CDM Regulations), quality and environment
·Providing technical guidance and support to our colleagues and assist in mentoring and development
 
 
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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