Highway Engineer (Asset Management)
Location: Hybrid Depot & Home (Depot likely in Hook)
Contract: 3-6 months (37 hours per week)
Pay: Up to £41.80 per hour (PAYE £28.86 | Umbrella £38 | LTD £41.80)
Myn is looking for an experienced Highway Engineer (Asset Management) to join our long-term clients team in the South East of England. If you have a background in designing and delivering highway maintenance projects, we want to hear from you!
The Role This is a hands-on role where you will:
* Design planned maintenance schemes for carriageways and footways, with some structural drainage work.
* Lead projects from concept to completion, ensuring effective design, planning, and delivery.
* Provide technical expertise throughout the construction phase.
* Work closely with stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams to agree on solutions that meet budgetary and environmental requirements.
* Prepare estimates and works orders for maintenance and minor improvement schemes.
* Monitor budgets and finalise accounts for authorisation.
* Represent the council in public meetings and consultations, advising councillors when required.
* Supervise and support junior engineers, ensuring high technical standards.
* Assist in achieving business plan objectives, with a focus on continuous improvement.
What Were Looking For
* Qualification: RQF Level 4 or a degree in a relevant field.
* Professional Status: Incorporated Engineer or equivalent experience.
* Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of highway design standards, maintenance procedures, and contract management (preferably NEC Term Service Contract).
* Experience: Proven track record in designing, managing, and supervising highway maintenance works.
* Decision Making: Ability to assess feasibility, solve design/site issues, and negotiate works with stakeholders.
* Safety & Compliance: Ensuring all works meet health and safety regulations.
* Driving Licence: Essential, as site visits are required.
Working Conditions
* Hybrid working a mix of depot, home, and site visits.
* Some out-of-hours work may be required during emergencies, flooding, or extreme weather conditions.
Why Join?
* Competitive Pay Rates
* Hybrid & Flexible Working
* Work on Impactful Projects
Ready to take on this challenge? Apply today to be part of Myns team supporting our long-term client in the South East of England!
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