Highway Engineer
Reporting ToProject Manager
Contract TypeFull Time Permanent
Salary £35-45k
Benefits: Company car allowance, private pension
Location: O&M Depot Edgewater Rd, Belfast, BT3 9JQ
Working HoursNormal Office Hours - 37.5 Hours, 5 days per week but will be expected to work outside of office hours when necessary, and participate in Duty Officer on-call rota
Minimum QualificationsTertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or an appropriate relevant discipline
Minimum ExperiencePrevious experience in a related role. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of H&S requirements, Highway Asset Maintenance and works processes
Job SummaryReporting to the Project Manager, the candidate will oversee the DBFO1 Highway Operations and Maintenance contract, asset life cycle management, major maintenance and rehabilitation projects and minor additional works delivered within the capabilities of subcontract and company resources.
Principal Functions
Ensure the on-going safety of all parties involved with the implementation of your roles and responsibilities by maintaining the highest Health & Safety standards
Ensure compliance with DBFO1 contracts for allocated asset classes, including all inspections and defect repairs for both O&M and Major Maintenance client works.
Plan operations using risk reduction and cost comparison methodology.
Ensure accurate cost capture against activities to inform future forecasts & budgets
Maintain accreditations including ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and National Highways Sector Schemes by ensuring good Quality Management.
Use RMMS database as the central database for all network data and to generate work orders as required.
Develop Annual works/inspection programmes in conjunction with the Operations teams
Procure works as required
Manage works delivery
Identify opportunities for delivery improvements and efficiencies
Participate in regular works planning meetings with your team
Core Competencies and Attributes
Logical
Computer literate
Ability to work on own initiative
Strong planning and organisational skills
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent negotiating skills
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