Senior Highway Engineer
My client is seeking an experienced Senior Highway Engineer to join their Preconstruction team in Nottinghamshire. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated highways professional who enjoys leading design projects, solving complex engineering challenges, and seeing schemes progress from concept through to construction.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Highway Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of highway and civil engineering projects that improve transport networks, enhance road safety, and create sustainable infrastructure for local communities. Working within a collaborative team environment, you will have the opportunity to influence project outcomes while developing your technical expertise and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
* Leading the design and delivery of highway and civil engineering projects of varying size and complexity.
* Producing and overseeing highway geometric alignment, pavement, drainage and associated infrastructure designs.
* Preparing specifications, contract documentation and technical reports to support project delivery.
* Managing projects to achieve quality, programme and financial objectives while meeting client and stakeholder expectations.
* Providing specialist technical, design and cost advice to colleagues, clients and external stakeholders.
* Reviewing and approving engineering designs to ensure compliance with relevant standards, legislation and industry best practice.
* Supporting the successful delivery of complex and large-scale infrastructure projects across the organisation.
* Working closely with Construction and Commercial teams to ensure efficient project delivery and effective collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
* Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety management systems, policies and procedures.
* Contributing to the development of sustainable and innovative engineering solutions that improve local transport networks.
About You
* A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, together with relevant post-qualification experience, or equivalent knowledge gained through practical experience within a highway or civil engineering design environment.
* Chartered Engineer, Incorporated Engineer or Engineering Technician status, with membership of a relevant professional institution, or be actively working towards professional accreditation through a structured development plan.
* Extensive knowledge of current highway design standards, civil engineering specifications, contracts and CDM Regulations.
* Experience managing project budgets, financial reporting and programme performance.
* Proven experience delivering projects through all stages of the project lifecycle, from feasibility and design through to construction and completion.
* Strong technical knowledge of highway design, drainage, pavement engineering and associated infrastructure.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Benefits
* Competitive salary dependent on experience.
* Hybrid working arrangements.
* Additional annual leave entitlement.
* Employee discounts and benefits package.
* Free onsite parking.
* Exposure to a wide range of highway and infrastructure projects.
* Ongoing professional development and support towards further career progression.
* The opportunity to make a visible impact on transport infrastructure and local communities.
Location & Working Pattern
* Based in Nottinghamshire.
* Hybrid working available.
* Flexible working arrangements considered.
* Travel to project sites and stakeholder meetings as required.
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