Senior Engineer; Highways

Around the world SYSTRAs specialists plan design integrate test commission project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

The primary role of a Principal Engineer (Highways) is to utilise substantial experience to win and deliver projects safely and in accordance with the divisional controls for bidding and revenue and margin delivery on projects primarily for Highways team but working collaboratively across teams and projects as required.

The role will form part of an existing team already delivering a varied programme of highway and transportation schemes for a wide range of public and private sector clients across both the local and strategic highway will focus on development infrastructure projects from feasibility through to detailed design including highway design and drainage design associated technical and statutory authority approvals.

• You will be responsible for managing and leading designs on small projects whilst also inputting and assisting in delivery budgets resourcing planning and programming on other projects with the senior team.
• Preparation of technical outputs coordinating with other disciplines and represent the team internally and externally
• Responsible for the financial technical and project management control of the civil engineering aspects of projects of various sizes.
• Delegate to manage and direct Engineers and Technicians involved on projects.
• Support the development of less experienced Engineers
• Responsible for all stages of highway designs (adoptable or non-adoptable) ensuring compliance with appropriate standards (DMRB MCHW MfS TSM Local Authority guides etc)
• Design and detail highway and drainage infrastructure.
• Liaising with relevant project teams to ensure designs are fully co-ordinated.
• Liaising with other construction professionals in the development of designs
• Assist and prepare with the delivery of technical outputs within the team (Drawings Specifications Cost Estimates Contract Documents and Technical Reports);
• Preparation and pricing of scope/briefs proposals and deliverables for new projects
• Identify develop and maintain relationships with clients and understand ultimate objectives and desired outcomes for each project effectively managing client expectations
• Ensure successful project delivery to time cost quality and other contractual requirements
• Make presentations to clients third parties and colleagues as appropriate
• Attend meetings with clients as required to effectively support project delivery and business development
• Undertake site visits to monitor the progress of works against specifications and highlight issues to the contractor client and/or (internal or external) project manager as necessary.
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with SYSTRAs behavioural framework by actively fostering a culture of excellence collaboration respect and empowerment contributing to an environment where all colleagues can thrive achieve and grow together

• Substantial experience in the Highways/Development Infrastructure sector
• MEng/MSc or BEng in Civil Engineering
• Chartered status (ICE or CIHT) or are working toward their Professional Qualification
• Extensive Civil Engineering experience within a consultancy environment.
• Proven ability to take a lead role in project delivery and manage dynamic project teams delivering high-quality projects successfully
• Substantial knowledge and experience of delivering highway design and appropriate approval processes
• Experience of highway technical design on major and minor projects including a good understanding of design principles and the ability to practically apply them
• Substantial knowledge and use of appropriate standards (DMRB MCHW MfS TSM Local Authority guides etc)
• Substantial knowledge of standard engineering practices and a demonstrable understanding of Health and Safety including CDM
• IT literate with excellent knowledge in the use of Auto-CAD/Civils 3D and/or other civil…