Our client is looking for a Principal Pavement Engineers to join their growing Pavement Consultancy team within the Digital Asset Management Practice. The primary focus of the role will be the technical delivery of a range of pavement engineering and research related projects for a number of national road administrations, local authorities and PPP organisations throughout the UK and overseas.
 
The role will require the successful applicant to lead projects within our pavement engineering consultancy, therefore proven skills and the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently will be required.
 
Roles are available at several locations, including Birmingham, Aldershot and Cambridge.
 
Responsibilities
 
·Project management and technical delivery of a variety of consultancy projects and work packages in the field of pavement engineering.
·Act as a technical lead for strategic projects including the development of the design strategy and pavement options to suit varying budgetary scenarios for both new construction and maintenance works.
·Preparation and review of contract documents.
·Ensuring project deliverables are prepared on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
·Enhancing client and industry relationships with both number of public and private stakeholders.
·Promote pavement and asset management within the company.
·Developing the talent within the team through coaching and mentoring and supporting their technical career development aspirations.
·Complying with and championing company processes and policies, and ensuring adherence to safety, welfare, quality and environmental requirements.
 
Qualification
 
·Degree in Civil Engineering, or similar disciplines.
·Chartered or close to chartered of a relevant professional institution or equivalent.
 
Other Attributes
 
·Extensive knowledge and understanding of pavement design principles (Flexible, Rigid and Composite Pavements).
·Extensive knowledge and understanding of earthworks and pavement materials (Concrete, Asphalt and Hydraulically Bound Materials).
·Experience in the use of UK and/or international standards for the design of pavements for highway, airfield, port and other applications.
·Knowledge of construction techniques and practices for new construction and maintenance works, including recycling.
·Experience in specification, execution, analysis and interpretation of a comprehensive range of geotechnical and pavement investigation and evaluation techniques.
·Experience in managing and delivering projects and meeting client expectations.
·Ability to work in a client facing environment, with good communication skills.
·Ability to work within a team.
 
FOOTNOTE:
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, 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. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call
 
Adam Butler at Carrington West on 07889 214 154 for more information.
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