Senior Adoptions Engineer
My client is seeking an experienced Senior Adoptions Engineer to join their Preconstruction team based in Nottinghamshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a highways professional who enjoys working at the heart of development infrastructure projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring new highway schemes are delivered to the highest standards.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Adoptions Engineer, you will take a leading role in managing highway adoption and agreement works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with all relevant legislation and standards.
Responsibilities
* Leading site inspections associated with Section 38 and Section 278 highway works.
* Monitoring construction progress and providing technical guidance to developers, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
* Ensuring works comply with legal agreements, specifications, industry standards, and adopted highway requirements.
* Managing communication and consultation with clients, developers, elected members, members of the public, and internal teams to support successful project delivery.
* Building and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships while protecting and enhancing the organisation's reputation.
* Supporting the delivery of highway infrastructure projects that contribute to safer and more connected communities.
* Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, policies, and best practice.
* Safeguarding the wellbeing of staff, contractors, and the public throughout project delivery.
About You
* An HNC in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, together with relevant post‑qualification experience, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
* Strong ICT skills, including experience with engineering design software, CAD systems, and data management environments.
* A solid understanding of current highway and civil engineering design standards.
* Knowledge of highways legislation, traffic management requirements, construction standards, and health and safety best practice.
* Experience working with highway development agreements, including Section 38 and Section 278 works.
* A full UK Driving Licence.
* A valid CSCS card.
What's In It For You?
* The opportunity to work on high‑profile infrastructure and development projects.
* A varied role combining technical expertise, site inspections, and stakeholder engagement.
* The chance to contribute to projects that have a visible and lasting impact on local communities.
* Ongoing professional development and support towards further career progression.
* A collaborative and supportive working environment.
Location & Working Pattern
* Based in Nottinghamshire.
* Office and site‑based role with travel across project locations as required.
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