Senior Design Engineer

Access Talent Group are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Highways Engineer to join our dynamic team in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and development of highways infrastructure, contributing to the improvement and expansion of transportation networks in the region. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a significant impact in the field of highways engineering. 

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;
• 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;
• Experience in highway drainage design and use of MicroDrainage software,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.