We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer, to join a leading transport planning and highways design consultancy. Due to continued exceptional workloads they are looking for someone to join the organically growing team to play a pivotal role as a key member of the team within the highways design team.
Responsibilities:
* 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 Milestone’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.
Candidate Profile :
* Experience of working on Section 278 and Section 38 highway design projects;
* Experience in highway drainage design and use of MicroDrainage software;
* 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;
* 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.