Overview
You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Principal Road Safety Engineer will see you as a key member of the Scotland team. You can expect:
* A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
* Buy‑in from clients to assist in your technical progression
* Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
* The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
* Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
* Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice for salaried positions
* Regular social events and volunteering opportunities
Experience required
Essential:
* You will be a Chartered Engineer (CEng) within a relevant discipline registered with the UK Engineering Council, or equivalent, with demonstrable experience of Road Design Standards.
* Good written and verbal communication skills, including experience of report writing, liaising with professionals both within and outside the Scottish Government and in contribution to Ministerial support.
* You will have experience of using, interpreting and analysing a variety of data and evidence sources to provide clear, concise and robust outputs to assist decision making.
* A track record of managing workloads and staff and of delivering programmes to defined timescales and deadlines and of monitoring progress towards targets.
* Good communication skills
* A full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
* Experience in monitoring and reporting on budgets.
* Experience in Road Safety Engineering and research.
* An understanding of Transport Scotland and its strategic objectives.
* An appreciation of the context of, and challenges faced in meeting the Scottish Government’s targets for casualty reduction.
Benefits and expectations
As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry‑leading benefits package:
* Company car or car allowance
* Contribution to commuting mileage
* Permanent health insurance
* 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays
* Company pension contribution
* Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
* 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community
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