Highway Engineer

Description:

Our client, a prominent organisation in the highways sector, is currently looking for a Highway Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role is focused on maintaining and improving highway infrastructure and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and health and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

Investigate, design, cost and deliver highway structural maintenance and improvement schemes
Manage carriageway and footway resurfacing, reconstruction, structural patching, and drainage improvement projects
Develop specifications and oversee works in accordance with engineering standards and quality management procedures
Monitor project budgets, programmes, and contractor performance
Undertake site inspections and supervise works to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements
Assess temporary traffic management arrangements and construction risks
Provide technical advice and support to colleagues and stakeholders
Assist with the development of future maintenance programmes to improve the condition of the highway network
Prepare reports, performance information and responses to enquiries from residents, councillors, and other stakeholders

Job Requirements:

Experience in highway engineering or a related field
Strong understanding of highway structural maintenance and improvement schemes
Proficiency in developing specifications and adhering to engineering standards
Ability to monitor project budgets, programmes, and contractor performance
Experience in conducting site inspections and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
Ability to assess temporary traffic management arrangements and construction risks
Strong communication skills to provide technical advice and support
Capable of preparing detailed reports and responding to stakeholders

Benefits:

Opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of highway infrastructure
Engaging and varied projects in the highways sector
Professional development and training opportunities
Collaborative and supportive work environment
If you are a skilled Highway Engineer seeking a new contract opportunity, we are keen to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in enhancing the highways network