Our client is seeking a skilled Highways Engineer to join its Highways Design Team in Winchester on a contract basis. The role will support the delivery of small to medium-sized highway improvement and active travel schemes, covering project management, design, procurement and implementation within a busy capital programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing and delivering highway improvement and active travel schemes
- Supporting the project management of small to medium-sized highways projects
- Preparing technical drawings, specifications and supporting project documentation
- Using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Microsoft Office 365 to develop and manage design information
- Contributing to procurement and implementation activities throughout the project lifecycle
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders
- Providing engineering support to major schemes teams when required
- Ensuring designs and project activities comply with relevant highways standards, regulations and processes
Job Requirements:
- Experience in highways engineering and civil engineering design
- Strong understanding of highway improvement schemes and active travel projects
- Good working knowledge or practical experience of Civil 3D
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office 365
- Understanding of highway design principles, technical standards and project delivery processes
- Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage priorities and work effectively with project teams and external stakeholders
- Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent professional experience
- Full UK Category B driving licence and access to a car for work-related travel
Working Arrangements:
- Contract position based at the client's Winchester offices
- 37-hour working week
- Hybrid working arrangement, with three days at home or a remote office and two days in Winchester on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Attendance and working arrangements are contractual requirements of the role
If you are an experienced Highways Engineer with Civil 3D knowledge and a background in highway design, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to important highways and active travel projects. Apply now to be considered.
