This job posting for a Senior/Infrastructure Highways Engineer in Central London offers a compelling opportunity for experienced highways engineers looking to work on diverse and challenging projects within a large, multi-disciplinary international consultancy.
Job/Company Overview:
1. Position: Senior Highways Engineer
2. Location: Central London
3. Salary: £45,000- £55,000 – Depending On Experience
4. Company/Team Size: 300+ employees and 20 people in the infrastructure/Highways team
5. Projects: Residential, commercial, industrial, schools, hospitals.
Role & Key Skills & Experience Required:
This role is for an individual with strong technical and leadership skills in the field of highways and civil engineering design, with a focus on managing multidisciplinary projects. Key highlights of the role include:
Technical Proficiency
1. Strong experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and MicroDrainage (or equivalent software) for highways, drainage, and civil works design.
2. Expertise in design and specification of drainage, earthworks, highways, and utilities for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
3. Ability to check and sign off on technical design work to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
Project Leadership
1. Proven experience leading projects across a variety of sectors (e.g., residential, commercial, and industrial), from conception through to technical approval.
2. Ability to act as a technical discipline lead for larger projects or manage a range of smaller projects independently.
3. Skilled in managing client relationships and collaborating with contractors, design teams, local authorities, and statutory bodies.
Team Management
1. Strong leadership skills to mentor and develop a team of engineers and technicians, including supporting junior staff on their path to becoming Chartered Engineers.
2. Experience supervising and coordinating project teams, ensuring the delivery of work on time and within budget.
Communication & Collaboration
1. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for preparing technical reports, liaising with clients, and representing the organization in professional settings.
2. Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring smooth interaction with both internal and external stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
1. A Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
2. Chartered Engineer status or working towards achieving chartership with a recognized professional body.
3. 3 years plus minimum relevant highways UK design experience.
Other Responsibilities
1. Scheme investigation and site inspections to gather data for project design and implementation.
2. Construction supervision to ensure projects progress in line with design specifications.
3. Responsibility for managing project delivery, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards.
If you have a proactive attitude, excellent technical and management skills, and are seeking to take on increased responsibilities, this opportunity offers a chance to play a key role in delivering diverse transportation and highways schemes.
Benefits:
1. Holidays: 26 days per year, increasing to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays.
2. Hybrid Working: Flexible working arrangements.
3. Training and Development: Strong culture with access to mentoring from industry experts.
4. Career Advancement: Fast-tracked progression for suitable candidates.
5. Additional Opportunities: Involvement in client-facing roles, business development, and marketing activities.
6. ICE Training Agreement: Support for professional development.
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