We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Highways Design Engineer to join our clients dynamic team in Hampshire. The successful Engineer will help manage the design process for a variety of projects, ensuring delivery of high-quality designs within specified deadlines and budgets. Out client offers solutions for all aspects of development transport planning, S278/38 highways scheme design, drainage, environmental planning, implementation, and operation.
What's on offer
Profit Share Bonus
Paid membership to a professional institution (CIHT, ICE, etc)
Subsidised social activities
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Hybrid working
Annual and on-the-spot bonuses
Healthcare cash plan, including dental and optical
Flexible working initiatives
The role
Ensure designs are delivered within programme and within the budget provided
Ensure that all designs are prepared in accordance with MCHW, DMRB and/or local design guidance, and that the requirements of all relevant Authorities and Statutory bodies are incorporated into designs, as appropriate
Undertake and check / authorise design information and reports providing effective feedback
Comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations and adopting a pro-active risk management / mitigation approach.
Manage resource allocations to ensure team members are fully utilised on the highest priority tasks
Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and financial accountability, and monitor and track project expenditures against said budget
Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle
What you need to succeed
Pro-active management skills with confidence to manage teams in accordance with a growing and varied workload 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
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Civils 3D CAD package
Experience in highway drainage design and use of MicroDrainage software
Great resource management skills ensuring projects are resourced with the most effective staff
Strong technical skills and experience in a range of highway design environments
Proven project management of highway projects and delivery to programme and budget