Our client, a leading organisation in the highways sector, is currently seeking a dedicated Schemes Engineer on a contract basis. This pivotal role involves assisting the Projects Delivery Manager and Construction Manager in managing and delivering schemes and projects from the client's concept design to the final build and documentation stage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinating the Build Programme delivery
- Reviewing proposed detailed designs for buildability with designers and subcontractors
- Developing and securing acceptance for build programmes from TfL
- Engaging in Early Contractor Involvement as instructed
- Liaising with all stakeholders, including TfL, London Buses, Boroughs, Network Rail, and Emergency Services
- Ensuring timely and complete submission of TM drawings
- Submitting necessary legal and safety documents in accordance with client timelines
- Completing and approving Construction Phase Plans, and reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements
- Programming and liaising with all subcontractor activities
- Ensuring compliance with SHEQ requirements and operating procedures
- Arranging and chairing progress meetings with contractors and clients
- Ensuring constructions adhere to the approved design, specification, and quality standards
- Addressing site queries raised by subcontractors
- Managing timely raising of ENW and CE notices with subcontractors and TfL
- Booking and managing signal switchouts with TfL as needed
- Providing as-built drawings and post-construction information to the client
- Daily reporting of progress on live schemes to the TfL client
- Conducting weekly site Health & Safety Audits
Job Requirements:
- Experience in highways, preferably within London
- Ability to manage multiple schemes simultaneously
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Possession of a full manual UK driver's licence
- Competent IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
- Good knowledge of Chapter 8 Traffic management and the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Work - Specifications for Highway Works
- Holding a CSCS card is preferred
- Experience in road space permitting with NH, TfL, and London Boroughs
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Knowledge of H&S practices and compliance with TKJV Health & Safety requirements
- HNC or equivalent in Civil Engineering
- SMSTS or SSSTS certification required
- Experience with the NEC form of contract
If you have the relevant experience and are looking for a new contract role in the highways sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's active and dedicated team.
