Highway Engineer

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.