Senior Highways Engineer in Manchester

Senior Highways Engineer

Manchester/Edinburgh

Project Centre, part of Marston Holdings, is a leading multi-disciplinary design, engineering, and landscape architecture consultancy whose highly talented people are passionate about creating places that are attractive, innovative, sustainable, and safe. Led by a forward-thinking management team we work together in multi-disciplinary teams providing considered and sustainable services and solutions. Our approach to integrated design, produces award winning results that have won international recognition.

The Position & Key Responsibilities

This role will require you to operate independently or as part of a team to deliver and outline detailed designs for minor and major highway schemes and traffic management projects. The role requires an in-depth knowledge of 3D highways design, processes, and requirements for delivery of construction drawings and workable highway designs.

The role can be based in either our Edinburgh or Manchester office.

• Significant experience in the development and detailed design of highway maintenance and improvement scheme designs in accordance with the DMRB using AutoCAD and Civils 3D.
• Proven ability to be able to produce highways 3D Engineering designs from 2D layouts including existing and proposed models, cross section, long section, and contours.
• Knowledge of highway assets and the appropriate solutions for renewal or improvement.
• The design and documentation of civil infrastructure components of the projects, including but not limited to, Highway design (S38/S278) both preliminary and detailed & Drainage design both strategic and detailed.
• Conduct any liaison or consultation with statutory authorities or undertakers as necessary to implement the construction of the project.
• To provide support within the Highways Team in the management and delivery of the service to our clients
• Production and checking of drawings (AutoCAD)
• Communicating with suppliers, clients, contractors, the public and other engineers within PCL
• Support other Project Centre employees with technical advice on Highway Engineering projects.
• Give technical advice to our clients and potential clients.
• Ensuring that projects are delivered on time and to budget.
• To lead on projects ensuring PCL and the Highways team deliver the agreed commissions and that Client expectations are met or exceeded.
• To lead the engineering input at all stages of a project from conceptual design, through the project cycle to site monitoring
• Support junior staff with their training and development.
• Check output produced by other staff in terms of reports/drawings etc.

Person specification

• Accredited degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• In depth understanding of Highway Design and standards
• Knowledge of engineering design, related legislation, contract procurement and contract administration
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of developing feasibility, and preliminary design to traffic/local roads problems which include Alignment, Drainage, Pavement, Road Restraint System, Road Signs & Markings.
• Knowledge or awareness of walking & cycling design, traffic calming, Healthy Streets, junction design, and carriageway renewal design.
• Demonstrate understanding of Health and Safety including CDM responsibilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant technical / industry / TFL standards
• Good project management skills and financial management
• Strong knowledge of design computer programmes including Civils 3D and AutoCAD

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
• Hybrid working with 2-3 visits a week to your local office (Manchester or Edinburgh depending on successful candidates location)
• Contract: Permanent
• Full time, 37.5 hours per week
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package, subject to eligibility criteria
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Commission payments (subject to meeting targets)
• Private health care
• Yearly professional membership

If this sounds like the job for you, please apply....

New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status and any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.