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- Hourly Rate: Up to £50.53 per hour via umbrella
- Location: Local Borough (specific location to be determined)
- Job Type: Contract
We are seeking a Senior Engineer for our Transport Infrastructure Service, providing technical leadership on local highways projects. This role is crucial for managing road safety improvement schemes and a growing team of highways engineers and consultants. The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of high-quality infrastructure projects, adhering to Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and Councillors.
Day-to-day of the role:- Act as Client or Principal Designer for team-delivered schemes.
- Develop business cases and feasibility studies to ensure project outcomes and benefits.
- Deliver highway designs using AutoCAD and related design packages.
- Prepare tender packages, including drawings, bills of quantities, specifications, and Pre-Construction Health & Safety Plans.
- Draft and consult on Traffic Regulation Orders in liaison with Legal.
- Prepare cost estimates for client budgeting and ensure designs comply with current standards.
- Support the senior leadership team in managing the Local Schemes Team, including performance management.
- Conduct site inspections and surveys, taking remedial action if needed.
- Maintain excellent stakeholder relationships, ensuring timely communications with Local Councillors.
- Manage and deliver projects from inception to completion, ensuring all designs comply with CDM 2015.
- Deputise for the group lead manager and other roles as required, including attending meetings during and out of hours.
- Provide technical leadership on team-delivered schemes and train and mentor junior engineers.
- Manage and coordinate personal workload to achieve project deliverables within agreed time, quality, and financial objectives.
- Substantial experience as a senior-level Engineer within the Public Sector.
- Good knowledge of transportation, road traffic, and road safety policies, procedures, and legislation.
- Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Experience in leading a team, planning and allocating work, and supervising staff.
- Knowledge of value for money and best practice principles.
- Practical knowledge of specialist IT software (e.g., AutoCAD, Mapinfo, GIS).
- Extensive experience in Safety, Health, and Environmental compliance, particularly with CDM regulations.
- Ability to assess customer/stakeholder requirements and provide solutions.
- Capacity to manage multiple projects and lead delivery teams.
- Experience in supporting junior team members and helping them produce exceptional outputs.
- Ability to integrate into a team and consult with clients and stakeholders.
- Competitive hourly rate up to £50.53 per hour Via Umbrella
- Opportunity to lead significant local infrastructure projects.
- Engage with a variety of stakeholders and impact community safety and functionality.
To apply for this Senior Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
