Opportunity: Principal Highways Engineer
Location: Stockport
Rate: Negotiable and Competitive
Duration: 12 months
IR35: Inside
We are seeking an experienced Principal Highways Engineer to join our feasibility client team in Stockport.
Responsibilities:
- Development of programmes to take schemes though the feasibility process taking account of constraints on the approval and delivery process.
- Liaison with a range of stakeholders including outside bodies and partner organisations in collaborative development of schemes.
- Managing project teams to complete scheme consultations in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders.
- Managing the democratic approval process for feasibility schemes including representing the Service at briefings and Committee meetings.
- Preparation, submission and presentation of reports, identifying options and making recommendations in accordance with transportation aims and objectives.
- Liaison with the development management service to ensure planning related highway schemes meet with feasibility requirements, avoid conflicts with other schemes and where possible complement other schemes under development.
- Supporting effective budget management in all stages of the delivery process and support the implementation, monitoring and reporting of robust performance measures.
- Developing and recommending strategies and specific physical measures to enable the reduction in the number and severity of road accidents.
- Commissioning and responding to Road Safety Audits including preparation of briefs and Designers responses.
Qualifications and Certifications:
- The Principal Engineer will need to hold a degree/ HNC/ HND qualification in Civil Engineering or other relevant field with evidence of continuing professional development.
- Recognise and respond to the political environment and expectations, addressing any sensitivity and taking an appropriate view of service priorities and requirements.
- Proven track record in delivering highways and transportation infrastructure projects, including walk/cycle schemes.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to foster a collaborative environment.
- Driving licence and business insurance required.
Skills and Attributes:
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise work and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Knowledge of legislation associated with highways, traffic, and transportation.
- Proficient in preparing detailed reports and maintaining accurate records.