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Highways Engineer

Job Description

A client within the Public Sector based in Lancashire is currently recruiting for Highways Engineer to join their major transport team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, contract position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to be involved in developing and delivering highway schemes and associated engineering activities within the multi-disciplinary Major Transport Infrastructure Delivery Team.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • play a prominent role in the development and delivery of transport infrastructure schemes of varying size and scale.
  • identify challenges within transport infrastructure and design solutions, working independently on some schemes and assisting the Team Leader on larger schemes.
  • work closely with colleagues in the group throughout scheme development, including optioneering, conceptualisation, feasibility, design, approvals, procurement, and construction phases.
  • be responsible for preparing project documentation, including drawings, schedules, cost estimates, tender and contract documents.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require to have in-depth knowledge and relevant experience of the design, documentation, and related legislation of various infrastructure components across

highway projects.

It will be essential to be in experiences in the below:

  • proficient with a range of industry standard computer aided tools software including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Select and implement appropriate industry standard design specifications, codes of practice and guides to design new and improved highway layouts and facilities in urban and rural settings

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering between £27 p/h - £35 p/hUmbrella Ltd. (approx. £22 -£28 p/h PAYE)

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.