Job summary
To lead and coordinate technical delivery of highway and building projects, ensuring design compliance, stakeholder collaboration, and high-quality outcomes from concept to completion.
Key skills required for this role
Infrastructure Developments
Important
Highways Infrastructure
Job description
Role Overview
Lead the coordination of technical design and delivery across highway and building projects, from concept to completion. Ensure compliance, quality, and alignment with programme, budget, and strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage technical aspects of highways, drainage, and building structures.
2. Oversee Section 38/278/104 processes and planning condition discharges.
3. Lead design teams and chair technical meetings to ensure milestones are met.
4. Provide buildability, compliance, and value engineering input.
5. Liaise with local authorities, consultants, and statutory bodies for approvals.
6. Mentor team members, support development plans, and manage performance.
7. Ensure health, safety, and CDM regulations are fully integrated into design.
8. Oversee consultant procurement and monitor technical budgets.
9. Deliver technical reports and updates to senior management.
10. Drive adoption of best practices and continuous improvement.
Skills & Experience
11. 10+ years in infrastructure/building projects with 5+ in leadership roles.
12. Strong knowledge of DMRB, Building Regs, CDM, and adoption processes.
13. Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, BIM, and EDMS systems.
14. Experienced in stakeholder coordination and statutory approvals.
15. Able to manage risk, budgets, and technical documentation effectively.
Qualifications
16. HNC/HND or Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction.
17. Chartered or working towards (ICE, CIOB, IStructE, etc.).
18. Valid SMSTS & CSCS required.
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