Highway Engineer Level 3

Warwickshire County Council • Warwick, RI

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About The Position

Warwickshire County Council is seeking a motivated Highway Engineer to join its Structural Highway Maintenance Team. The team develops and delivers highway maintenance and capital improvement programmes across the county in partnership with the term maintenance contractor and key stakeholders.

The role involves designing, developing and delivering structural highway maintenance schemes, including carriageway and footway resurfacing, reconstruction, drainage improvements, surface dressing and other asset management initiatives. The Highway Engineer manages projects from inception through delivery, ensuring that works are completed safely, efficiently, within budget and to the required quality standards. The postholder works with contractors, suppliers, local communities and elected members to maintain and improve Warwickshire's highway network.

The role requires the ability to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English. A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel throughout Warwickshire are required.

Requirements

• A relevant engineering qualification or significant highway engineering experience.
• Experience in the design, management or delivery of highway maintenance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyse technical information and develop practical solutions.
• Experience working with engineering software and ICT systems.
• Effective planning, organisational and project management skills.
• Knowledge of current highway construction standards, specifications and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel throughout Warwickshire.
• Ability to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of highway maintenance materials, treatments and construction techniques.
• Understanding of highway legislation, CDM regulations and asset management principles.
• Sector 12D Traffic Management Accreditation.
• Experience of contractor management and project budget monitoring.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, design, cost and deliver highway structural maintenance and improvement schemes.
• Manage carriageway and footway resurfacing, reconstruction, structural patching and drainage improvement projects.
• Develop specifications and oversee works in accordance with engineering standards and quality management procedures.
• Monitor project budgets, programmes and contractor performance.
• Undertake site inspections and supervise works to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Assess temporary traffic management arrangements and construction risks.
• Provide technical advice and support to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Assist with the development of future maintenance programmes to improve the condition of the highway network.
• Prepare reports and performance information, and respond to enquiries from residents, councillors and other stakeholders.

Benefits

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution rate typically around 19 percent per month.
• Valuable pension scheme benefits for members and their dependants.
• Agile working.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas.
• Access to the Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed