Principal Highways Engineer

BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri

Access Talent Group are recruiting for a Principal Highways Engineer to join a Multi-disciplinary consultancy. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and development of highways infrastructure, contributing to the improvement and expansion of transportation networks in the region. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a significant impact in the field of highways engineering.

Responsibilities

• Discipline lead for the production of 3D models using Civil 3D modelling software
• Production of drawings from the 3D model
• As the project lead, efficiently coordinate the production of detailed drawing and specification output applying expert technical knowledge in line with relevant legislation and industry standards
• Perform project and drawing / model reviews to ensure technical requirements are achieved
• Perform review of design calculations & basis of design assumptions relevant to role
• Technical and design point of reference for the team
• Technical specification and accurate report writing
• High quality of design output working efficiently and overseeing the quality of technical / design output of junior colleagues
• Review and comment upon consultants' and contractors' design proposals relevant to role
• Ensuring team compliance with BIM protocols and office drawing standards, attend, and contribute to project and technical meetings with colleagues
• Supporting the Director with preparation of tender/ bid documents, scope of service and fee proposal activity
• Attend and contribute to project and client meetings and site inspections

Candidate Profile

• Be proficient in creating Civil 3D models and extracting sections and quantities from the model
• Preferably experienced within the Aviation and/or the Highways sector and knowledge of industry design guides
• Be experienced in the application of relevant design software
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of relevant legislation and standards
• Be experienced within modelling
• Show commercial awareness and project management skills
• Be experienced in line management and project management