Our client, a leading organisation in the highways and transportation sector, is currently seeking a Principal Highways Engineer (Highway Maintenance) to join their team.
Key skills required for this role
Highways Maintenance Engineering experience
This permanent role is pivotal in the development and strategic management of the Council's highway assets, ensuring the safety and improvement of the highways network.
Key Responsibilities:
* Taking a lead role in the planned and responsive maintenance of footways, drainage, and carriageways
* Managing projects funded through new developments, such as section 106 and section 278 agreements
* Overseeing externally funded highway works and regeneration streetscape projects
* Providing specialist technical overview and design of highway works programmes
* Commissioning and managing professional design services and highway works contracts
* Ensuring effective performance management and strategic leadership within the team
* Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including Transport for London, GLA, and developers
* Preparing reports on complex issues for senior management and council committees
Job Requirements:
* Significant experience in highway engineering and maintenance
* Strong knowledge of highway, transport, and safety legislation
* Technical expertise in highway engineering principles and methodologies
* Proficiency in project and contract management
* Experience in the use of IT, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation packages
* Exceptional report writing and presentation skills
* Ability to develop and maintain relationships with external organisations and stakeholders
* Relevant qualification in engineering or a related field
If you are an experienced Principal Highways Engineer looking for a new opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of highway maintenance, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated and dynamic team.
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