Opportunity: Senior Highways Engineer Rate
We are seeking a Senior Highways Engineer to help develop and oversee delivery of a wide range of projects from sustainable travel schemes to major road network projects.
Responsibilities will include:
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Manage and ensure the successful delivery of diverse projects, including sustainable travel initiatives and major road network projects.
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Conduct feasibility studies and preliminary designs for projects, from initial concept through to business case submission.
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Ensure that design and construction activities adhere to approved plans and relevant legislation.
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Request and analyse surveys, perform site investigations, conduct risk assessments, and compile pre-construction information.
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Develop public consultation materials and participate in consultation events.
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Prepare reports for Committee and Cabinet Members, along with supporting documentation.
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Commission, review, and process temporary, experimental, and permanent traffic regulation orders.
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Oversee junior staff assisting with these tasks.
Qualifications and Certifications:
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HNC or similar level qualification in Civil Engineering or other relevant field plus evidence of continuing professional development
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Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers or other relevant professional organisation or willingness to work towards such Membership
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Driving licence
Skills and Attributes:
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Good time management skills, with ability to prioritise work and manage a number of tasks concurrently
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Experience of successfully supervising, managing, or guiding staff or willingness to do so
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Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to work on your own initiative and contribute to the wider team
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Experience of successfully dealing with enquiries & complaints from the public
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Experience of conducting traffic, transport, policy or planning related studies including commissioning surveys and analysing data
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Knowledge of the legislation associated with highways, traffic and transportation
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Working knowledge of construction health and safety legislation and associated regulations relevant to highways, traffic and transportation schemes
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Experience in the feasibility, design, or construction stages of highway improvement schemes
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Experience or willingness to learn use of AutoCAD and CAD standards
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Experience or willingness to learn use of AutoTrack, Key Signs and Key Lines or similar software