Assistant Highways Engineers

Our client a leading construction consultancy has a requirement for an Assistant level Civil Engineer to work on a range of local projects around the East Lancashire and Greater Manchester region.

Reporting to the Principal Engineer

• Working with other engineers and technicians
• Undertake the detailed design, procurement and supervision of the construction of a range of civil engineering and highway projects
• Compile detailed specifications, detailed design drawings and bills of quantities required to invite tenders and arrange procurement of project construction works
• Liaise with Clients, Stakeholders and the public on projects and matters arising from the management of highway projects in a local Highway Authority environment

Requirements

Essential

• Possession of a Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject accredited by the Engineering council
OR
• An Incorporated member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (IEng MICE) or other related profession accredited by the Engineering Council
• A minimum of 3 years practical experience in the design and supervision of all aspects, in either or both, highway and general civil engineering design and construction
• Have a good knowledge and understanding of the relevant design standards, procedures and legislation. A working knowledge of standard highway and civil engineering specifications, conditions of contract and methods of measurement
• To be able to demonstrate recent experience in the following:
• The ability to deal appropriately and effectively with external organisations statutory bodies and clients;
• Undertaking feasibility studies including preparing reports, cost estimates, investigating problems, and indentifying of options;
• Working knowledge of the relevant legislation and guidelines including the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, British and European Standards, and codes of practice;
• Undertaking the detailed design of highway improvement schemes, particularly in an urban environment
• Assisting in the procurement of highway improvement works through competitive tendering;
• Preparing schemes for tender using the NEC3 Forms of Contract, Manual of Contract Documents of Highway Works including use of Specification for Highway Works and the Standard Method of Measurement;
• Supervising and monitoring works on site, identifying and notifying defects to the contractor and taking measurements to enable payment assessments to be valued;
• The ability to set and work to personal deadlines and targets to meet the requirements of programmes of work, to meet clients needs and to respond to targets set by others;
• To demonstrate good communication skills, both orally and in writing, both at a general and technical level;
• Ability to work as part of a team and commitment to customer care and team working;
• Able to use Microsoft suite of programmes, in particular Word and Excel;
• Ensuring compliance of the teams work with CDM Regulations and other legislation
• A full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Previous experience working within the Local Authority environment
• Knowledge and experience in aspects of public participation and engagement
• A commitment to quality by a positive attitude to change management and ongoing interpretation of organisational aims and objectives
• Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships
• Experience of working effectively as a member of a team
• To be able to consult and negotiate on engineering schemes and contractual matters
• Willingness on occasions, to work weekends/evenings to attend meetings or supervise staff (not a regular requirement but necessary from time to time

Responsibilities

• To assist in the development and implementation of work programmes
• To undertake all the technical aspects required for project delivery including feasibility, concept design, detailed design, invitation of tenders and supervision of construction
• To implement projects to meet the requirements of quality, health and safety environmental standards and time to both national and corporate standards