Job Title:Highway EngineerReporting To:Project ManagerContract Type:Full Time PermanentSalary:£35-45kBenefits:Company car allowance, private pensionLocation:O&M Depot Edgewater Rd, Belfast, BT3 9JQWorking Hours:Normal Office Hours - 37.5 Hours, 5 days per week but will be expected to work outside of office hours when necessary, and participate in Duty Officer on-call rotaMinimum Qualifications:Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or an appropriate relevant disciplineMinimum Experience:Previous experience in a related role. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of H&S requirements, Highway Asset Maintenance and works processesJob SummaryReporting to the Project Manager, the candidate will oversee works on a long term Motorway and trunk road Operations and Maintenance contract, highway asset life cycle management, major maintenance and rehabilitation projects and minor additional works delivered within the capabilities of subcontract and company resources.Principal FunctionsEnsure the on-going safety of all parties involved with the implementation of your roles and responsibilities by maintaining the highest Health & Safety standardsEnsure compliance with DBFO contracts for allocated asset classes, including all inspections and defect repairs for both O&M and Major Maintenance client works.Develop annual works/inspection programmes in conjunction with the operations teamsProcure repair and rehabilitation worksManage works deliveryPlan operations using risk reduction and cost comparison methodology.Ensure accurate cost capture against activities to inform future forecasts & budgetsMaintain accreditations including ISO and National Highways Sector Schemes by ensuring excellent Quality Management.Identify opportunities for delivery improvements and efficienciesCore Competencies and AttributesLogical;Computer literate;Ability to work on own initiative;Strong planning and organisational skillsGood verbal and written communication skills.Strong negotiating skillsThis job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the post and the range of duties to be undertaken.It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks & objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.WHJS1_NI