Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has over 50 years’ experience and a team of 20,500 employees in over 120 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.
In the UK we’re proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet.
Job Description
The M25 is one of our flagship projects in the UK. It is the most used part of the UK Strategic Road Network, seeing more than 200,000 vehicles per day and is a critical infrastructure asset for both personal and goods traffic. The network includes around 800 structures and 5 tunnels, requiring high levels of performance, constant improvement and repairs to keep it operating smoothly.
We’ve formed a Joint Venture project called Connect Plus Services (CPS) to work with our partners to widen, operate and maintain the M25 under a 30-year contract. We are looking for a Senior Highways Engineer to join the Engineering team undertaking a variety of highway renewal designs. This role involves working on one of Europe’s busiest and most strategically important road networks, so excellent communication and cross-team coordination are essential.
Responsibilities
* Develop, review, and refine design packages consisting of drawings and works specifications for renewal schemes (e.g., filter drains, network drainage, signage, fencing and VRS), aligned with asset management and client requirements.
* Prepare documentation to discharge the duties of the CDM 2015 Principal Designer and create specifications for works.
* Apply quality management processes and manage the quality of outputs, including adherence to standards and process compliance with the M25 DBFO Contract.
* Collaborate with the technical specialist and commercial leads in the Engineering and CPS teams to meet programmes and milestones, building strong cross-functional relationships.
* Provide progress updates, programme management, and reporting for assigned work.
* Spearhead scheduling and chairing of performance, technical and commercial review meetings.
* Provide information to the commercial team to enable cost estimates.
Qualifications
* Broad knowledge of Design, Manual of Roads and Bridges (DMRB), The Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW), Traffic Signs and Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) and other highways standards.
* Experience of delivering highway design.
* Understanding of risk management principles.
* Minimum BEng / MEng (or equivalent) in a civil engineering or other construction-based discipline.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Personal Attributes
* Proactive problem solving.
* Ability to prioritise and self-manage.
* Ability to develop relationships and engender trust.
Experience
* Experience at an intermediate level in the design, delivery, or asset management of highways construction and maintenance operations or similar transferable experience.
* Experience coordinating interfaces with internal/external technical and commercial teams and external resources.
* Experience managing projects through the complete lifecycle.
Additional Information
*Candidates can apply even if they partially meet the requirements. There is scope for training and development in these areas as long as you have a good engineering foundation with a proactive and results-oriented attitude.
Working Arrangements
* Ability and willingness to travel to other offices and depots on the network as required.
* Full Driving License preferred, but not essential.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Design
Industries
* Civil Engineering and Construction
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