Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Senior/Principal Highways Engineer on behalf of a local authority in the Lancashire area.

The Senior/Principal Highways Engineer will supervise and support the delivery of the highways capital programme.

Role Description

• Deliver and manage a full range of professional assignments and activities (e.g. inspections, assessments, investigations, caseloads) within a defined area to meet service requirements.
• Provide advice and guidance to internal/external customers, making technical/professional recommendations about a course of action appropriate to the situation.
• Provide technical assistance and training to less experienced staff to ensure they are equipped to deliver their responsibilities.
• Identify opportunities for improvement on working practices.
• Plan, control and manage small/medium projects to meet a well-defined brief, and provide input to larger projects to resolve specific issues.
• Develop and build relationships with contractors.

Skills & Attributes

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or a relevant subject.
• Experience of managing multiple concurrent schemes and their financial monitoring and reporting.
• Experience of managing staff engaged on common projects.
• Knowledge and experience of the preparation and delivery of civil engineering design information, experience of using relevant working systems, equipment and IT software.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, British Standards, Eurocodes and Specification for Highway Works.
• Aware of H&S issues relating to civil engineering works.
• Knowledge and experience of the preparation of works information for NE3 contracts and administering contracts under these conditions.
• Experienced in resolving technical issues that arise on site.
• Driving License.