Highway Engineer

This role is working for Hampshire County and is a long term contract outside IR35 if preferred. Excellent long term career prospects.

Role summary

1. Implement solutions, agree modifications and oversee the preparation of highway maintenance and minor improvement schemes from identification of need, through detailed design and implementation.
2. Provide technical input throughout the construction period.
3. Plan and programme resources for the design and implementation of annual programmes of highway maintenance and minor improvement schemes.
4. Establish agreed solutions with interested parties, which meet engineering, budgetary and environmental requirements.
5. Prepare estimates and raise works orders for highway maintenance and minor improvement schemes.
6. Monitor and review individual scheme budgets and agree final accounts for authorisation.
7. Liaise with internal designers, local highway engineers, statutory undertakers, external consultants, the term service Contractor and the general public.
8. Represent the County Council at public meetings, to carry out consultations on programme proposals and to advise County Councilors as necessary.
9. Support and develop technical staff through effective supervision and allocation of work.
10. Assist with the management of the Management Branch to achieve business plan objectives, including continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• RQF Level 4 or Degree level qualification in a relevant field
• Incorporated Engineer with a relevant body or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of relevant highway design standards and procedures
• Experience in the design, management and supervision of highways maintenance works
• Appreciation of contract procedures, preferably with the NEC Term Service Contract

Decision Making Areas

• Assessing feasibility and detailed designs produced by junior staff
• Discussing and negotiating works with stakeholders, the public and elected members
• Solution of design and site-based issues
• Ensuring works are designed and constructed in line with relevant health and safety guidance and legislation.

Working Conditions

• Working environment to be an equal split between hybrid (home and office) and site.
• Communicating with colleagues and contractors in a challenging environment.
• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the role.
• Some out of hours working, in the case of emergencies, flooding and extreme weather.

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