Senior Engineer (Design & Engineering Highways)

Our client, a renowned organisation in the highways sector, is looking for an experienced Senior Engineer (Design & Engineering Highways) to join their team on a contract basis. This role will focus on the design, development, and implementation of various highways, active travel, road safety, and public realm improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and assist in progressing engineering schemes in agreement with the Principal Engineer. Manage, design, and implement traffic management, road safety, cycle infrastructure, and public realm enhancement projects. Address civil and highway engineering matters and respond to enquiries and complaints. Deliver timely and efficient engineering outcomes that support council objectives. Deputise for the Principal Engineer when necessary. Ensure statutory and legal obligations are met in a customer-focused manner. Represent the organisation as a technical expert on highways and engineering matters. Supervise staff and contribute to training, development, and performance management. Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the Highways Service.

Technical Requirements:

This role will involve the design and development of road safety, collision reduction, and cycling schemes during the first 3-5 months. You will be required to:

Have strong working knowledge of AutoCAD. Be competent in reading, interpreting, and producing engineering drawings. Critique and produce technical notes on AutoCAD drawings associated with cycle development and highway improvement works. Provide professional recommendations and design amendments. Undertake site visits and capture existing highway assets for design incorporation. Produce detailed engineering designs according to current standards and best practices.The successful candidate must have a strong grasp of:

London Cycling Design Standards (LCDS), including LTN 120 and cycle quality criteria. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB). Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD). Traffic Management Act requirements. Highway design guidance, legislation, and industry best practices.

Stakeholder Engagement & Project Delivery:

You will be responsible for:

Leading and supporting public consultation exercises. Engaging with key stakeholders, residents, elected members, and partner organisations. Drafting consultation materials and reports for approval. Collaborating with Principal Engineers throughout the design and delivery process. Presenting technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Construction & Implementation:

The successful candidate will:

Meet with contractors on-site to review designs and agree on construction methodologies. Assess and manage risks associated with project delivery. Prepare contractor information packs, including construction drawings, traffic management plans, CDM documentation, and permit-to-work approvals. Produce accurate bills of quantities. Monitor implementation to ensure works are done safely and efficiently.

Essential Experience:

Candidates should have:

Extensive experience in traffic, transport, or civil engineering. Significant experience in designing and delivering highways and active travel schemes. Practical AutoCAD design experience. Experience reviewing and commenting on technical engineering drawings. Knowledge of highway regulations, legislation, and approval processes. Experience managing projects, programmes, and competing priorities. Excellent report-writing and communication skills. Experience working with contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders. Experience supervising or mentoring staff is desirable.

Essential Qualifications:

Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Traffic Engineering or a related discipline. Membership of, or eligibility for membership of, a relevant professional institution. Demonstrable post-qualification experience in highways and/or civil engineering.

Additional Requirements:

The successful candidate will ensure all statutory processes and legal documentation for both temporary and permanent highway works are in place, including:

Temporary and Permanent Traffic Management Orders (TMOs). Section 14 Temporary Traffic Orders. Section 90 Notices for vertical traffic calming measures. Section 23 Crossing Notices. Other relevant highways and traffic legislation