Senior Engineer - Roads

The successful candidate will lead, develop, and deliver projects through various stages of design from feasibility to planning/detailed design and onto construction. You will ensure the successful delivery of projects by working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment. You will supervise project teams in the production of feasibility studies, detail design and construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports. It will be your responsibility to carry out technical reviews and check design work carried out by other team members. Additionally, you will be involved in the production and review of designs for projects in accordance with relevant design standards and codes. Embracing digital engineering and promoting innovative engineering design solutions will be a key aspect of your role. You will also act as a mentor to other team members, potentially with line management responsibility. Managing projects to programme and budget and liaising with clients to discuss technical solutions in the delivery of civil engineering to stakeholders, including technical and non-technical clients, both in projects and at the tender stage, will also be part of your responsibilities. Furthermore, you should be able to lead and contribute to winning work through the production of fees, scopes, and quality answers in response to client tenders. RESPONSIBILITIES You will be responsible for leading and production of highway engineering designs and construction drawings independently for various UK schemes using relevant standards. You will be active on a number of projects at any given time and will be supported by a team of experienced and developing technical staff of various grades, to whom you will provide guidance and support as appropriate. Your role will involve contributing to all types of projects, ensuring that your projects are delivered to the budget, programme, and technical standards while meeting QA, CDM, Sustainability, and HSE requirements. Internal client liaison, assisting in the preparation of fee proposals, recruitments, and financial control of projects when acting as a package manager will also be part of your responsibilities. You will need to mentor, support, train, and encourage young engineers and technicians to manage their own learning to develop their skills and improve their performance. QUALIFICATIONS You should be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of and experience in UK highway design, including road geometry, road restraint systems, site clearance, pavement, signages, and road markings. Advanced level proficiency in relevant design software such as Civil 3D, Open Roads, MX, PDS/Key Line and Sign, AutoCAD, and ProjectWise is required. Proficiency in the use of standard office software is essential. You should be capable of producing technical specifications and reports, have experience in work package management, resource management, liaison with clients, co-professionals, and design teams, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. DESIRED SKILLS Project management and financial management skills are desired for this role. QUALIFICATIONS A bachelor's or post-graduate degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with 6-12 years of post-graduate experience in highway design is required. Working towards a recognized professional qualification is also necessary.,