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Assistant Engineer / Engineer - Highways

Are you a Highway Engineer looking to develop your career within a forward-thinking local authority? Our client is seeking an Assistant Engineer / Engineer to join their Highways and Transportation team, delivering a wide range of infrastructure projects that improve connectivity, safety and the public realm across the district.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare feasibility studies, concept designs and engineering solutions for highway and transport schemes.
• Produce detailed highway and civil engineering designs, drawings, specifications and cost estimates.
• Carry out technical assessments, site inspections and engineering surveys.
• Support the delivery of projects including traffic management, highway improvements, road safety, maintenance, structures and public transport schemes.
• Assist with procurement, contract administration and supervision of construction works.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality, programme and compliance with specifications and health & safety requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, committee reports and project documentation.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, utility companies, elected members and members of the public.
• Support public consultation events and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed budgets and programme constraints.
• Maintain compliance with CDM Regulations, Health & Safety legislation and quality management procedures.

About You:

• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least two years' experience in highway engineering, traffic engineering, highway maintenance, structures or civil engineering.
• Experience preparing engineering designs using AutoCAD or similar software.
• Knowledge of UK highway design standards and relevant engineering guidance.
• Experience assisting with construction supervision and contract administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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