Senior Design Engineer

Civil & Structural Engineering, Transport Infrastructure

(BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri

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We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join a leading transport planning and highways design consultancy. Due to continued exceptional workloads, they are looking for someone to join the organically growing team to play a pivotal role as a key member of the highways design team.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure designs are delivered within programme and within the budget provided;
• Manage resource allocations to ensure team members are fully utilized on the highest priority tasks;
• Work with Milestone's Senior Management Team to assist with projects from other offices and disciplines;
• Ensure that the requirements of all relevant Authorities and Statutory bodies are incorporated into designs, as appropriate;
• Undertake and check/authorize design information and reports, providing effective feedback;
• Ensure that all designs are prepared in accordance with MCHW, DMRB and/or local design guidance;
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement within the team and display sound independent judgment;
• Comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations, and adopt a pro-active risk management/mitigation approach.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience of working on Section 278 and Section 38 highway design projects;
• Experience in highway drainage design and use of MicroDrainage software;
• Pro-active management skills with confidence to manage teams in accordance with a growing and varied workload;
• Strong technical skills and experience in a range of highway design environments;
• Proven project management of highway projects and delivery to programme and budget;
• Display sound independent judgment; experience with developing, mentoring, and supervising Highway Design staff;
• Robust working knowledge of highways Technical documents within the DMRB;
• Experience managing the development of contract documents in accordance with relevant Highway contracts;
• Ability to work with or advise key clients on technical issues in the highway structures sector at a senior level;
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Civils 3D CAD package.