Job Description

The successful candidate will develop and deliver projects through various stages of design from feasibility to planning/detailed design and onto construction.

You will be required to manage programmes of work and prepare designs and specifications. Duties will include:

• Development of highway designs in accordance with the DMRB using AutoCAD, MX and/or Civils 3D
• Experience of all-around highway design elements which might include RRRAP assessments for VRS, pavement, fences and gates, accesses, link design, junction design, drainage etc
• Mentoring and supervising the output of junior staff
• Taking a leading technical role on projects
• Client liaison as necessary to deliver the schemes/projects
• Production of technical reports as required

 

Specific attributes include:

• Degree qualification
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or working towards Chartered/Incorporated Engineer Status
• Proven experience in the technical and commercial management of highway projects
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Full, clean driver’s license
• Welsh Speaker (not essential)
• Experience of working in a BIM environment (preferred)
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to lead small teams of junior engineers and technicians on work packages
• Some experience of liaising with clients on technical issues
• Confidence to seek clarification of instructions and work scope
• Skills in one or more industry standard design software
• Adept in the use of AutoCAD and aptitude to develop in MX/Civils3D
• Proficient in use of standard office software

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate will be degree qualified in civil engineering or another appropriate subject and be working towards Chartered or Incorporated membership of an appropriate professional engineering institution. You will be capable of working to tight project time scales, work comfortably under pressure and have an open and honest approach. Evidence of good communication and team work skills will be sought. Ideally you will have experience in the preparation of highway design for major and minor infrastructure projects from conception through to construction. Experience of managing a team of technicians and graduates would be advantageous.