The company
This SME consultancy is recognised as a leader in the construction and transportation sector, with a strong track record supporting the design and delivery of complex infrastructure, residential, and urban regeneration schemes.
The business delivers a genuinely agile and multidisciplinary service, working closely with local authorities, developers, and delivery partners to help shape future-proof places that improve the lives of those who live and work in them. Recent work includes major residential-led developments and large-scale urban renewal projects across the South East and beyond.
The role
With a robust pipeline of interesting civil engineering and public realm design projects, the Highways Design Engineer will join the Highways and Infrastructure team and lead on the delivery of various highways design projects.
You will also be tasked with managing multiple projects and leading delivery teams on schemes including town centre redevelopments, new cycle ways, civic squares, junction improvements and carriageway maintenance schemes to name a few.
Your day-to-day tasks will include:
- Coordinating and cooperating with the Contractor throughout the design and build.
- Design drainage systems, including culverts, storm water management, and erosion control measures.
- Review and approve design drawings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to project requirements and standards.
- Utilize design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other relevant tools to create accurate and efficient designs.
- Assisting the delivery team to ensure project work is technically correct
- Managing projects in accordance with Client requirements
- Helping to support junior team members to produce exceptionally high-quality outputs.
About you
As a Highways Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of highway projects. You will work closely with a team of engineers, technicians, and project managers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective designs that comply with relevant standards and regulations.
You can tick off most of the below
- Strong CAD skills (Civil 3D desirable)
- Familiar with NEC form of contract and Document Control and Common Data Environment (CDE) software
- Previous experience manging project objectives, timelines, and budgets, and preparing necessary documentation while liaising with clients and stakeholders.
- Collaborative skills to engage with stakeholders to meet the project expectations.
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