Pavement Engineer

Overview

The role will provide technical design input into proposing and detailing design solutions for upcoming pavement renewal schemes across the Connect Plus Services (M25) network. There is a wide range of pavement engineering challenges across the M25, and the need for safe, efficient and cost-effective design solutions is fundamental to maintaining the operation and performance of one of the UK’s busiest and most critical road networks.

The Pavement Engineer will contribute to the development of pavement schemes, supporting design activities from concept through to detailed design under guidance of senior engineers, and follow through practical construction onsite across the M25 network. The role includes providing technical support to engineering reviews with stakeholders and contributing to pavement designs that consider safe, efficient and buildable construction processes. The role requires effective design coordination, checking documentation produced by Framework Consultants, and supporting the management of design workloads in line with delivery priorities, programme constraints and road space booking requirements.

Close working relationships with Asset engineers, Project Managers and designers responsible for relevant assets are essential. General:
The role focuses on supporting the delivery of cost-effective pavement design solutions that maintain or improve the M25 highways asset in accordance with agreed standards and stakeholder requirements. Contribute to the delivery of outcomes agreed with National Highways and Connect Plus DBFO Co. to programme and budget, and to meet CPS quality standards. Coordinate with Design, Asset and PM teams and organisations (NH SES).

We offer a flexible hybrid working approach, with offices and sites in central locations near Canary Wharf, Waterloo, Victoria, Epsom/Leatherhead, Dartford and South Mimms.

Undertake optioneering and feasibility assessments of pavement design solutions as part of value management workshops, considering whole life cost, safety, performance, sustainability and buildability, under the direction of senior engineers and principal engineers. Prepare designs, reports, specifications and other deliverables to budget and programme, under the guidance of the senior engineer. Assist in the delivery of pavement investigations, including preparation of investigation scopes, reviewing and interpreting data, and developing appropriate design solutions based on findings.

Review of Traffic Management Plans, Diversion Routes and organise Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders with Highways England and Local Councils. Participate in design reviews, technical assurance and gateway processes, providing engineering input to support timely approvals and high quality outcomes. Deliver schemes in accordance with CPS Quality Management Processes and CPS internal standards. Report to the Senior engineer and Principal Engineer and provide regular updates on progress, risk and technical issues.

• Qualifications:
  
  Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related highways discipline. Working towards, or holding, professional registration with a recognised engineering institution (e.g. ICE, IHE) at Incorporated or Chartered level. Working towards or holding, Pavement Engineer Certificate from the Institute of Asphalt Technology.
• Experience:
  
  Working knowledge of relevant UK highway design standards, specification and guidance. Knowledge of CDM and other H&S legislation. Experience in delivering schemes, including design, maintenance or renewal of highway pavements on trunk roads, motorways or similar infrastructure assets. Experience in producing technical reports, specifications and design documentation. Experience in contributions to design reviews, technical assurance and quality management processes. Working knowledge of AutoCAD or other relevant computer design applications.
  
  Sound knowledge of pavement materials and their applications. Ability to coordinate design activities to achieve agreed programme, budget and quality requirements. Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders,…