Highways Design Engineer

Role: Highways Design Engineer

Location: Wigan

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Ref: MAR547

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic early career highways engineer to join our clients’ dynamic team in Wigan. The ideal candidate will have between 1 and 3 years of post-qualification experience in an highways/civils focused role, preferably in engineering consultancy.

Their highways team works alongside several other engineering and environmental professionals within the company, including civil and structural engineers, drainage engineers, geotechnical engineers, planners, archaeologists, arboriculturists, landscape architects and ecologists.  Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team is desirable but not essential.  Project work will be varied, and there will be a strong focus on renewable energy, infrastructure and residential schemes as well as other commercial development projects. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and development of highway projects.
• Conduct site inspections and surveys.
• Assist in the design of highways 3d modelling.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Be an active member of the highways team and working collaboratively with the wider engineering service area.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A good level of both academic and professional qualifications in highways/civils or a related discipline.
• Experience of a range of projects including earthworks design and 3d modelling, highways design, drainage design, flood risk assessments, site services provision, report writing and production.
• Experience of assisting with submissions to the Highway Authority for technical approval and working with sectional agreements.
• Experience of using Civil 3D software, or similar.    
• Knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works.
• A flexible approach to work and sometimes working away from home (expenses paid).
• A full UK driving licence essential and access to own car is essential. 

On offer:

• Hybrid home/office working arrangement.
• Membership of the Group Personal Pension Plan, with Employer's contribution of up to 5%.
• Payment of a relevant professional subscription.
• 24 days annual leave per year.
• Membership to the Private Health Care Scheme.
• Inclusion in the Critical Illness Cover Policy.
• Inclusion in the Life Assurance Policy, insuring you 3 times your annual salary.
• Mobile Phone with inclusive tariff including personal usage.
• Regular training programme.
• Flexitime Working Schedule.
• Long service awards.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Travel Loans.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Recruitment Bounty Scheme.

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