Highway Engineer

Portsmouth
£35,000-37,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Highway Engineer to join a forward-thinking local authority in the beautiful Rutland area. My client is looking for an ambitious professional who is ready to take ownership of design, implementation, and delivery of a variety of maintenance and improvement schemes. This is a fantastic role offering both professional development and a chance to make a real difference in the region's highways network.This role is integral to supporting the efficient delivery of capital and revenue-funded highways projects. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will use an asset management approach to inform the design and planning of works, ensure adherence to NEC4 contractual procedures, and play a key part in supporting public safety and infrastructure sustainability.The main duties of the Highway Engineer are:·Deliver and manage highway improvement and maintenance schemes from concept through to completion.
·Act as Designer/CDM Co-ordinator in compliance with CDM regulations.
·Prepare tender documents, contracts, and technical drawings for highway works.
·Manage NEC4 Option A & C Target Cost contracts, from raising works orders to completion and final account.
·Supervise contractors on-site and ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
·Contribute to long-term planning of the highway network in line with national and regional transport strategies.
·Monitor and update asset inventories for bridges and highway structures.
·Attend meetings with the public, Parish Councils, and other stakeholders to provide technical advice and gather feedback.
·Assist with highway emergencies, winter maintenance, and adverse weather response as part of a rota system.The Highway Engineer will have key experience in:·A minimum of HNC or ONC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and substantial related experience.
·Experience in designing and delivering highway improvement or maintenance schemes.
·Strong understanding of NEC4 Option C contract procedures.
·Familiarity with DfT highway design standards and asset management principles.
·Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and associated systems for highways design.
·Competence in assembling Bills of Quantities and preparing written technical reports.
·Knowledge of NRSWA requirements and CDM Regulations.
·Experience of preparing documentation for tendering and awarding contracts.
·Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with an ability to liaise effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.For more details and to apply for the role, please call James Allbon at Carrington West on 02393 876042 or email .FOOTNOTE:If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact James Allbon at Carrington West on 02393 876042 for more information.
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