Senior Highways Engineer

Access Talent Group are recruiting for a Transport Planning and Highways Engineering consultancy that is focused on working within the property development industry; such as private developers, retailers, house builders, estate managers and land owners. They work with some of the Uk’s most successful development companies; we are a practice of exceptional individuals. They are looking for a Senior Highways Engineer, to be involved with delivering projects and be a key member of the Highways engineering team.

The role:

- Working knowledge of design manual for roads 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, Civils 3D, Autotrack and microdrainage.

- An awareness of Departures from standard for and local highways authorities and national highways.

- Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, reports, and design documents.

- Working knowledge of section 278 and 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 Constructions 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 business targets.