Opportunity: Principal Highway Structures Engineer
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Rate: Negotiable and Competitive
Duration: 12 months
IR35: Outside
We require the services of a Principal Highway Structures Engineer to support the delivery of Highways Structures schemes in Manchester.
Responsibilities:
The Principal Highway Structures Engineer will be skilled and experienced in undertaking the following activities:
- Lead on the technical delivery/approval of highway design and structural engineering projects including structural investigations, movement orders, structural projects ensuring compliance with current design guidance and legislation.
- Support the Team Leader in the management of the Engineering Design Team ensuring that complex and innovative technical solutions are delivered in line with customer and legislative requirements.
- Undertake and support feasibility studies, consultations and surveys, when required.
- Lead on project communication with all stakeholders including residents, businesses, and elected members throughout the duration of the appointment. This includes answering stakeholder enquiries and organizing consultation events.
- Produce approval reports, and robust management of scheme documents.
- Work with other Council sections and developers to ensure a joined-up approach to traffic management across the city interfacing structures annual maintenance works across the highway network.
- Budget and project management of schemes along with financial and procurement accountability for projects.
- Comply with CDM requirements and Health and safety legislation
- Provide technical supervision, support and guidance to junior members of staff.
The Principal Engineer will have extensive knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation, standards and procedures and possess a working knowledge of standard engineering specifications undertaking a similar role.