Principal Highways Engineer

Posted 14 December 2021
Salary £45 - 50 per hour
LocationOxford
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration6 Months
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000030246
Contact NameIlya Donets

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior / Principal Highways Engineer with experience in Highways Maintenance and Section 278 / 38 Engineering to join a client in Oxford on contract basis. You will be responsible for providing specialist engineering advice for the design and the delivery of highway development and section 278 works as well as managing large-scale highway construction projects, negotiating road agreements and inspecting / supervising works on site.
 
This is a full-time contract position. The rate on offer is £45 - £50 per hour - negotiable for the right candidate. Flexible working arrangements / working from home options are available.
 
Duties & Responsibilities:
·Providing specialist engineering advice on highway development management projects
·Leading on negotiations with developers to secure financial contributions via s278 and s38 agreements
·Project managing large-scale highway development schemes  
·Inspecting and supervising projects on site when necessary
 
Previous experience in Transport Engineering and Highways is essential for this role. Carrington West are also looking for Project Managers & Transport Planners with similar backgrounds across the South of UK - please get in touch to find out more.
 
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Ilya Donets at Carrington West on 02393 876028 or email ilya.donets@carringtonwest.com
 
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 25+ years experience in this market. Please call Ilya at Carrington West on 02393 876028 for more information.
 
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