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Senior Highways Engineer

  • Location: Newark on Trent
  • Salary: £40k +
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted over 2 years ago

  • Sector: Infrastructure
  • Contact: Tristan Walker
  • Contact Email: twalker@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: +441483467294
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 24 November 2021
  • Job Ref: 1038253
NRL are currently recruiting for a Senior Highways Engineer to work for a client of ours based in Newark, Nottingham. This is a permanent position and will be a hybrid of remote and occasional office-based working.

 
Role Responsibilities:
  • Production of schematic/concept designs and design calculations within defined timescales.
  • Liaising with other construction professionals in the development of designs
  • Directing Technicians in the production of AutoCAD and Civils 3D drawings
  • Undertaking quality reviews of designs prior to issue
  • Liaison with Statutory Bodies (e.g., Highways England or Local Authority)
  • Analysis and design of earthworks
  • Visiting site and attending site meetings
  • Participation in internal project team meetings
  • Attendance at external design meetings with clients and other design team members
  • Preparing correspondence, reports, and specifications.
  • Working closely as required with support functions within RPS, such as HR, Finance, Marketing / Bid
  • Leading by example to exhibit our client’s defined behaviours and appropriate personal/professional conduct
  • Additional duties as required 
 

Role Requirements:
  • Degree in Civil Engineering. Chartered Engineer, MICE or MCIHT
  • Experience in the production and approval of S278/S38 highway design packages
  • Sound knowledge of relevant design standards and good experience of managing design production and formal approach
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to work independently, and lead and supervise others      
  • Proficient in use of Civils 3D and AutoCAD - desirable
  • Experience of use of Microdrainage software – desirable
 

What’s in it for you:
  • Flexible, friendly, creative environment to develop your skills and challenge yourself.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package