Our Senior Engineers play an important part within the Highways and Designated Funds Design team and alongside our client, National Highways. As a Senior Engineer, you will provide effective support and assistance to your Design Team Leader on a variety of highway schemes while taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior designers.
Responsibilities
* Lead a team to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
* Prepare and check designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy quality, cost and programme criteria.
* Oversee the actions of junior staff undertaking similar tasks and take responsibility for their work.
* Manage commercial aspects of projects within your portfolio, controlling budgets and costs associated with deliverables.
* Liaise with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings and responding to queries.
* Contribute to the preparation of bids and the general work‑winning function.
* Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.
Qualifications
* Developed experience and expertise within the Highways/Civil engineering field, probably gained in an Engineer role or equivalent.
* Comprehensive knowledge of design processes and procedures relevant to the civil engineering discipline.
* Ability to produce or oversee the production of technically sound Highways engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
* Experience in undertaking project‑related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare (e.g., Construction (Design and Management) Regulations).
* Successful completion (or ongoing pursuit) of professional development leading to Incorporated or Chartered status, or an equivalent professional licence, at the level defined by your education.
* Commitment to professional review or endpoint assessment, achieving award of Incorporated/Chartered status or equivalent professional licence.
* Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning.
Benefits
* Pension – generous pension scheme with company contributions.
* Holiday – minimum 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
* Flexible benefits scheme – tailor your benefits, options include additional annual leave, cycle2work, charity giving and gym membership.
* Save with Amey – online voucher portal with discounts from leading retailers.
* Health and wellbeing support – health cash plan, GP access, support programmes, wellbeing ambassadors.
* Career development – dedicated progression framework, mentoring and professional qualification recognition bonus.
* Work‑life balance – hybrid, part‑time and flexible working patterns.
* Community involvement – 2 community involvement days per year and opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
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