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Do you have 6 to 9 years' experience as a Civil Engineer? This role is for a Senior Highways Engineer to play a crucial role for our clients Birmingham office. You will have a varied work stream, involved in a wide range of sectors and clients. This will include high-profile and prominent developers, landowners, house builders, retailers, universities, NHS health providers as well as contractors.
What's on offer:
- Competitive salary (graded by experience);
- 25 days annual leave (increased by seniority);
- Apple MacBook for work.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Private medical insurance
- Health cash plan.
- Two-tiered pension.
- Life insurance cover.
- Death in service cover.
- Discretionary Cycle Hire scheme.
- Discretionary Travel Loans; and
- End of year Bonus scheme.
The role:
- Working knowledge of Design Manual for Road and Bridges(DMRB), MfS1&2, LTN1/20. Including experience in their general application, as well as local authority, highway design standards.
- Independent use of engineering software: AutoCAD (2D Design), Civil 3D (3D Design), AutoTrack and MicroDrainage.
- An awareness of Departures from Standard for and Local Highway Authorities and National Highways.
- Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, reports, and design documents.
- Working knowledge of Section 278 & Section 38 legal agreements process.
- Review of utility diversions associated with Section 278 works through an understanding of National Joint Utility Guidelines, C2 & C3 Utility Diversions.
- A clear understanding of designers' duties as required under Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015.
- Coordinating with the transport planning team, project engineers, and engineering technicians to ensure comprehensive delivery of service.
- Exposure to Project Management and client communication.
- Prepare client briefs and fee proposals for submission, as well as contributing to companywide bids and framework applications.
- Commissioning, preparation of and designers response inputs, to optioneering studies, GG104 Risk Assessment, GG142 walking, cycling and horse-riding assessment, GG119 road safety audits
- Contribute towards our business targets.
What you need to succeed:
- Formal education in either Civil Engineering or experience in Highway Engineering disciplines;
- Experience in the field of development-focused highway design/engineering;
- A member (or seeking to be) of a professional membership, such as ICE or CIHT;
- Excellent communication skills with a high standard of work ethic; and
- Accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work proactively and use initiative.
