Senior Highway Engineer

Posted 13 April 2021
Salary £38k - 45k per year
LocationGreater London
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000026093
Contact NameZubair Ahmed

Job description

Senior Highway Engineer
 
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Highways Engineering professional to join our client's expanding offices in London. Due to ongoing success in the Highways and Transportation sectors and some major client wins 2020 has been a great year with 2021 set to be a year of significant growth!
 
As the successful Senior Highways Engineer you will be working on a range of schemes within the industry, in a team of Engineering professionals enabling you to advance your career and develop your skill set.
 
A healthy work-life balance is key for anyone in their career which is why our clients offer flexible working to everyone, with core hours of 10am till 4pm Monday to Friday, and the ability to work remotely when needed. 
 
The role
 
·The design and documentation of civil infrastructure components of the projects, including but not limited to highway design at concept, preliminary and detailed stages.
·Conduct any liaison or consultation with statutory authorities and undertakers as necessary to facilitate the project
·To provide engineering support in the management and delivery of the service to clients
·Production and checking of documentation, drawings (AutoCAD) and reports
·Ensure appropriate health, safety and welfare standards are maintained  
·Communicating with suppliers, clients, contractors, the public and other engineers
·Support other employees with technical advice on highway engineering projects
·Provide technical excellence and advice to clients
·Ensuring that all projects are delivered to right quality, on time and to budget
·Support staff with their training and development
·Develop and encourage innovation across the project life cycle
 
The ideal candidate
 
·Accredited degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
·Ideally a minimum of 5 years relevant experience and ability to multi-task
·Experience and in depth understanding of highway and engineering design, technical design standards ( eg DMRB, MCHW, TYSRGD) and best practice
·Knowledge of engineering design, related legislation, contract procurement and contract administration
·Good experience of health and safety, CDM and risk management
·Good project management skills and financial management
·NEC3/NEC4 experience
·Evidence showing continuous professional development 
 
Benefits
 
·Negotiable salary DOE
·25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays!
·Continuous training and development
·Yearly Professional Membership of your choice
·Plenty of company organised social functions!
·Flexible working policy
 
What you need to do now: 
 
If you are interested in this role and fit the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you
have any questions about the vacancy please click APPLY NOW or contact Zubair Ahmed at Carrington
West for more information on 02393 876065.
 
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this job 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 jobs 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 job for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic &
Parking professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has
a combined 70+ years' experience in this market. Please call Zubair at Carrington West on 02393 876065
for more information.
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