Senior Highways Design Engineer As a 'one-stop' solution, our consultancy offers comprehensive expertise in transport planning. With established offices in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, Fleet, Hampshire, and our new Midlands office in Birmingham, we serve a diverse range of public and private sector clients, including nationally recognised commercial developers. Our success is evidenced by the numerous successful outcomes we have delivered on projects throughout the UK. We offer comprehensive solutions for all aspects of development transport planning, S278/38 highways scheme design, drainage, environmental planning, implementation, and operation. Main Duties Ensure designs are delivered within programme and within the budget provided; Managing resource allocations to ensure team members are fully utilised on the highest priority tasks; Work with Client's Senior Management Team to assist with projects from other offices and disciplines; Ensuring that the requirements of all relevant Authorities and Statutory bodies are incorporated into designs, as appropriate; Undertaking and checking / authorising design information and reports providing effective feedback; Ensuring that all designs are prepared in accordance with MCHW,DMRB and/or local design guidance; Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement within the team and displaying sound independent judgement, and; Complying with relevant Health & Safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations and adopting a pro-active risk management / mitigation approach. Essential Requirements/Experience Experience of working on Section 278 and Section 38 highway design projects; Pro-active management skills with confidence to manage teams in accordance with a growing and varied workload; Strong technical skills and experience in a range of highway design environments; Proven project management of highway projects and delivery to programme and budget; Display sound independent judgment; Experience with developing, mentoring and supervision of Highway Design staff; Robust working knowledge of highways Technical documents within the DMRB; Experience managing the development of contract documents in accordance with relevant Highway contracts; Experience in highway drainage design and use of Causeway Flow PDS software, To be able to work with or advise key clients on technical issues in the highway structures sector at a senior level, and; Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Civils 3D CAD package. Desirable Requirements Experience in the provision of cost-estimates, Member of a relevant Chartered Institute, Hold a valid UK driving license Benefits: Additional Leave Company events Company Pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Life insurance Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Profit share bonus Annual bonus