Highway Engineer
Overview:
My client in the North East is seeking an Highway Engineer to provide technical leadership across a varied programme of highway schemes. This role is design-focused and will involve working on highway maintenance and improvement projects, including minor works such as footways, resurfacing, and localised drainage improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
·Work on the technical design and delivery of the annual highway maintenance and improvement programme.
·Produce and oversee detailed engineering designs, drawings, and standard details using AutoCAD.
·Deliver schemes from concept through to construction, ensuring designs are safe, compliant, and buildable.
·Ensure all designs meet CDM 2015 requirements, including preparation of relevant pre-construction information.
·Undertake site visits for surveys, feasibility assessments, and technical input during construction.
·Contribute to the delivery of both major and minor works, including footway schemes, resurfacing projects, and planned maintenance activities.
Requirements:
·Proven experience as a Highway Engineer with strong design expertise.
·Background in the design of highway maintenance and improvement schemes.
·HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering (essential).
·High proficiency in AutoCAD for producing engineering drawings.
·Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations, specifically the responsibilities of a Designer.
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Charlie at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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