Senior Engineer (Design & Engineering Highways)

Our client, a renowned organisation in the highways sector, is looking for an experienced Senior Engineer (Design & Engineering Highways) to join their team on a contract basis. This role will focus on the design, development, and implementation of various highways, active travel, road safety, and public realm improvement projects.

• Lead and assist in progressing engineering schemes in agreement with the Principal Engineer.
• Manage, design, and implement traffic management, road safety, cycle infrastructure, and public realm enhancement projects.
• Address civil and highway engineering matters and respond to enquiries and complaints.
• Deliver timely and efficient engineering outcomes that support council objectives.
• Deputise for the Principal Engineer when necessary.
• Ensure statutory and legal obligations are met in a customer-focused manner.
• Represent the organisation as a technical expert on highways and engineering matters.
• Supervise staff and contribute to training, development, and performance management.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the Highways Service.

This role will involve the design and development of road safety, collision reduction, and cycling schemes during the first 3-5 months. You will be required to:

• Have strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Be competent in reading, interpreting, and producing engineering drawings.
• Critique and produce technical notes on AutoCAD drawings associated with cycle development and highway improvement works.
• Provide professional recommendations and design amendments.
• Undertake site visits and capture existing highway assets for design incorporation.
• Produce detailed engineering designs according to current standards and best practices.

The successful candidate must have a strong grasp of:

• London Cycling Design Standards (LCDS), including LTN 120 and cycle quality criteria.
• Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB).
• Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD).
• Traffic Management Act requirements.
• Highway design guidance, legislation, and industry best practices.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting public consultation exercises.
• Engaging with key stakeholders, residents, elected members, and partner organisations.
• Drafting consultation materials and reports for approval.
• Collaborating with Principal Engineers throughout the design and delivery process.
• Presenting technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

The successful candidate will:

• Meet with contractors on-site to review designs and agree on construction methodologies.
• Assess and manage risks associated with project delivery.
• Prepare contractor information packs, including construction drawings, traffic management plans, CDM documentation, and permit-to-work approvals.
• Produce accurate bills of quantities.
• Monitor implementation to ensure works are done safely and efficiently.

Candidates should have:

• Extensive experience in traffic, transport, or civil engineering.
• Significant experience in designing and delivering highways and active travel schemes.
• Practical AutoCAD design experience.
• Experience reviewing and commenting on technical engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of highway regulations, legislation, and approval processes.
• Experience managing projects, programmes, and competing priorities.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Experience working with contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff is desirable.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Traffic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Membership of, or eligibility for membership of, a relevant professional institution.
• Demonstrable post-qualification experience in highways and/or civil engineering.

The successful candidate will ensure all statutory processes and legal documentation for both temporary and permanent highway works are in place, including:

• Temporary and Permanent Traffic Management Orders (TMOs).
• Section 14 Temporary Traffic Orders.
• Section 90 Notices for vertical traffic calming measures.
• Section 23 Crossing Notices.
• Other relevant highways and traffic legislation.