Highways Engineer

Opportunity: Highways Engineer
Location:  Manchester
Rate: Negotiable and Competitive
Duration: 12 months
IR35: Outside

We are seeking an experienced Highways engineer who can lead on the technical approval of highway design and traffic engineering projects relating to S278 and S38 schemes.

Responsibilities:

• Work in the technical approval and management of a portfolio of highway design and engineering schemes associated with S278/38 developments across the city.
• Lead on project communication with all stakeholders including residents, businesses and elected members throughout the duration of the scheme. This includes answering stakeholder enquiries.
• Work with other sections and developers to ensure a joined-up approach to traffic management across the city.
• Have an understanding of GMRAPS and the process of inputting information on the Highways Permits integrated system.
• Budget and project management of schemes, including the preparation of PIF documents for the costs relating to the recharge of fees to developers.
• Preparation of Approval Reports for Exec. Member approval, and consultation reports to TMU for Stakeholder engagement
• Extensive site supervision experience relating to civil engineering schemes, including footway and carriageway resurfacing and reconstruction, kerbing and drainage.

Qualifications and Certifications:

• Work in the technical approval and management of a portfolio of highway design and engineering schemes associated with S278/38 developments across the city.
• Lead on project communication with all stakeholders including residents, businesses and elected members throughout the duration of the scheme. This includes answering stakeholder enquiries.
• Work with other sections and developers to ensure a joined-up approach to traffic management across the city.
• Have an understanding of GMRAPS and the process of inputting information on the Highways Permits integrated system.
• Budget and project management of schemes, including the preparation of PIF documents for the costs relating to the recharge of fees to developers.
• Preparation of Approval Reports for Exec. Member approval, and consultation reports to TMU for Stakeholder engagement
• Extensive site supervision experience relating to civil engineering schemes, including footway and carriageway resurfacing and reconstruction, kerbing and drainage.

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.
• Experienced in the use of Autocad, Excel, Microsoft Word and Parkmap GIS is essential.

How to apply

To apply for this position please submit your CV supported by a written application to either of the following:

Wilde Consulting Engineers are an Equal Opportunities employer.