Do you have 6 to 9 years' experience as a Civil Engineer? This role is for a Senior Highways Engineer to play a crucial role for our clients Birmingham office.

You will have a varied work stream, involved in a wide range of sectors and clients.

This will include high-profile and prominent developers, landowners, house builders, retailers, universities, NHS health providers as well as contractors.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary (graded by experience);


• 25 days annual leave (increased by seniority);


• Apple MacBook for work.


• Flexible working arrangements.


• Private medical insurance


• Health cash plan.


• Two-tiered pension.


• Life insurance cover.


• Death in service cover.


• Discretionary Cycle Hire scheme.


• Discretionary Travel Loans; and


• End of year Bonus scheme.

The role:

• Working knowledge of Design Manual for Road 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 (2D Design), Civil 3D (3D Design), AutoTrack and MicroDrainage.


• An awareness of Departures from Standard for and Local Highway Authorities and National Highways.


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


• Working knowledge of Section 278 & 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 Construction 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 our business targets.

What you need to succeed:

• Formal education in either Civil Engineering or experience in Highway Engineering disciplines;


• Experience in the field of development-focused highway design/engineering;


• A member (or seeking to be) of a professional membership, such as ICE or CIHT;


• Excellent communication skills with a high standard of work ethic; and


• Accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work proactively and use initiative.