Job summary

Our client are currently looking for a Senior Highways Engineer to join their team based from their Brighton office. You will join a vibrant team and work on major prestigious projects within Sussex and across the UK

Key skills required for this role

highway civil infrastructure design engineer

Important

Highway, civils, infrastructure design

Job description

As standard they offer flexible working to everyone and the ability to work remotely when needed.

The position itself will include, but not be limited to:

• Significant experience in the development and detailed design of highway maintenance and improvement scheme designs in accordance with the DMRB using AutoCAD and Civils 3D.
• Proven ability to be able to produce highways 3D Engineering designs from 2D layouts including existing and proposed models, cross section, long section and contours.
• Knowledge of highway assets and the appropriate solutions for renewal or improvement.
• The design and documentation of civil infrastructure components of the projects, including but not limited to, Highway design (S38/S278) both preliminary and detailed & Drainage design both strategic and detailed.
• Conduct any liaison or consultation with statutory authorities or undertakers as necessary to implement the construction of the project.
• To provide support within the Highways Team in the management and delivery of the service to our clients
• Production and checking of drawings (AutoCAD)
• Communicating with suppliers, clients, contractors, the public and other engineers within PCL
• To lead on projects
• Support junior staff with their training and development
• Check output produced by other staff in terms of reports/drawings etc.

Our ideal candidate will have but not limited to:

• Accredited degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering
• Consideration given to significant relevant experience in lieu of specified education and professional qualification.
• In depth understanding of Highway Design and design standards
• Knowledge of engineering design, related legislation, contract procurement and contract administration
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of developing feasibility, and preliminary design to traffic/local roads problems which include Alignment, Drainage, Pavement, Road Restraint System, Road Signs & Markings.
• Knowledge or awareness of walking & cycling design, traffic calming, Healthy Streets, junction design, and carriageway renewal design.
• Demonstrate understanding of Health and Safety including CDM responsibilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant technical / industry standards
• Good project management skills and financial management
• Evidence showing continuous professional development.

In return for your hard-work and commit:

• £Negotiable and subject to experience
• 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