Job Ref: 214400551

Date: 2021-08-10 12:08:10

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Engineer – Highways Construction
Buckinghamshire

Carrington West is currently representing a leading highways service provider who are now seeking an Engineer on a permanent basis in Buckinghamshire.  

The Role:

Supporting the Senior Engineer and deputising when required, , the role will manage the implementation of a portfolio of programmes of work, ensuring delivery in accordance with policies and strategic aims of the client.

The role will involve supporting Senior staff members in the construction of highway schemes to include (but not limited to) Public Realm improvements, carriageway and footway repairs and reconstruction, drainage, vehicle restraint systems, temporary works, traffic management, road markings and signs, minor and major improvement works.

General Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Principal Engineer/Project Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery, either through supply chain or direct labour, of various construction projects for highways, drainage, flooding and a variety of other work streams
You will be responsible for resolving technical issues as they occur for a range of areas across the project and for the monitoring of progress.
You will be expected to attend progress meetings, and meet with stakeholders as appropriate during construction to understand and resolve issues arising.
Required to be mobile and able to attend all site and depot locations within Buckinghamshire for inspections and progress monitoring
To prepare and assist in the management and monitoring of works programmes or services. To ensure that schemes are safely delivered on time and within budget.
To create and maintain successful and productive working relationships with supply chain partners to achieve timely and safe delivery of schemes
To ensure speedy and courteous responses to queries and complaints is in accordance with relevant targets and standards.
You may be expected to attend progress meetings, public exhibitions and public inquiries
To assist with the management and provision of technical support for staff dealing with all aspects of the service.
To provide assistance to the functional leader in relation to all aspects covered within the group
Liaising with other Teams and Services within Transport for Buckinghamshire to ensure coordinated service delivery.
Meeting agreed deadlines
Working as an integral member of a construction delivery team
Understands the overall functions, aims and directions of Transport for Buckinghamshire, and how their specific area of responsibility fits into those objectives.
Proactively undertake and record Continuing Professional Development
Support Equality & Diversity activities of the business
Support Health, Safety, Environment and Quality across Transport for Buckinghamshire
To carry out any other reasonable duties that may be directed or implied from time to time commensurate to the post and/or organisational requirements.

Experience:

Degree (B Eng/B Sc) or related equivalent
Incorporated Engineer
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience
Membership of or working towards membership of a relevant Professional Institution and demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development
A suitable level of site and project management experience is required
Knowledge of design procedures, guidance and standards and good practice documents including the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), Specification for Highway (SHW), Manual for Streets (MfS), Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) and Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs).
Knowledge and application of environmental and health and safety legislation including Construction (Design & Management) Regulations.
Conversant with Microsoft applications – Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint and its range of complimentary packages.
Knowledge of budgetary governance, management and control measures.
Driving licence
CSCS, NRSWA and SMSTS card holder preferred.

Salary on offer is in the region of £36,000 – £38,000 per annum  depending on experience.

This role will move quickly and is unique opportunity to join a leading Highways company. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Jason Fogaty on (phone number removed) to discuss.

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 70+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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