Highways Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-11-06
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Engineering
Road Construction, Civil Engineering -
Construction
Road Construction, Civil Engineering
Location:
Doncaster
Contract:
Temporary
Hours:
37 Hours per Week
Pay: £34.35 per hour (PAYE, ex Holiday) | £45.00 per hour Umbrella
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Highways Design Engineer to join a Local Authority in Doncaster.
The RoleAs a Highways Design Engineer, you will be responsible for managing a programme of highway maintenance schemes from conception through to completion. You will supervise Clerks of Works, oversee contractors on site, provide technical engineering advice and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. You will also act as a Project/Programme Manager, making informed engineering decisions whilst ensuring all works comply with relevant specifications, standards and quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Investigate existing highway network issues and determine appropriate maintenance solutions.
- Produce highway maintenance designs and associated technical documentation.
- Prepare bills of quantities, specifications and tender documentation.
- Support schemes through procurement and construction stages.
- Undertake site supervision and site setting-out activities.
- Respond to technical queries arising during construction.
- Manage projects through the full lifecycle from concept to completion.
- Proven experience as a Highways Maintenance Design Engineer.
- Experience delivering schemes on existing highway networks rather than solely development or greenfield projects.
- Ability to manage projects through the complete design and delivery process.
- Competence in undertaking levelling and site measurement activities.
- Experience preparing bills of quantities and tender documentation.
- Strong site supervision and construction support experience.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple schemes.
- Level 3 Qualification in Civil Engineering or substantial experience within highway maintenance.
- Previous Local Authority experience.
- Familiarity with GIS systems.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Opportunity to support a major highways investment programme.
- Work on a diverse portfolio of highway maintenance projects.
- Competitive hourly rates.
- Long-term temporary opportunity within a growing highways team.
- Immediate start available.
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