Highways Design Engineer; Drainage

Position: Highways Design Engineer (Drainage)
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Permanent role from day one
Tyne & Wear Location
Day shift office hours
Salary – Engineer Level up to £44K / Senior up to £53K
Annual bonus scheme
Profit share bonus
Salary sacrifice car scheme
25 days plus bank holidays
Holiday buy and sell scheme
Sports and Social funds – matched contributions
Regular company activities and events to promote company engagement
Company Pension
Cycle to Work Scheme
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance
Paid membership to Professional Bodies    
  
THE BUSINESS
  
The business fosters a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work culture where continuous professional development is a priority. They are committed to helping our team members grow through dedicated training, mentorship, and opportunities to innovate.

The business is seeking to recruit a Highways Design Engineer specialising in drainage. You will have experience working on Section 278 and Section 38 highway design projects and ideally have experience using drainage design software such as Micro Drainage or Causeway Flow Software.

This role will be based in the Tyne and Wear area.

THE ROLE

Ensure designs are delivered within programme and within the budget provided;
Managing resource allocations to ensure team members are fully utilised on the highest priority tasks;
Work with Milestone’s Senior Management Team to assist with projects from other offices and disciplines;
Ensuring that the requirements of all relevant Authorities and Statutory bodies are incorporated into designs, as appropriate;
Undertaking and checking / authorising design information and reports providing effective feedback;
Ensuring that all designs are prepared in accordance with MCHW, DMRB and/or local design guidance;
Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement within the team and displaying sound independent judgement, and;
Complying with relevant Health & Safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations and adopting a pro-active risk management / mitigation approach.

THE PERSON

Experience of working on Section 278 and Section 38 highway design projects;
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 supervision of 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;
Experience in highway drainage design and use of Micro Drainage or Causeway Flow software,
To be able to work with or advise key clients on technical issues in the highway structures sector at a senior level, and;
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Civils 3D CAD package.

Desirable Requirements
 
Experience in the provision of cost-estimates,
Member of a relevant Charted Institute,
Hold a valid UK driving license    
  
TO APPLY

Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group