Highways Engineer

Overview

Highway Engineer role overseeing the DBFO1 Highway Operations and Maintenance contract, asset life cycle management, major maintenance and rehabilitation projects, and minor works delivered within subcontract and company resources. Reports to the Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the ongoing safety of all parties involved by maintaining the highest Health & Safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with DBFO1 contracts for allocated asset classes, including all inspections and defect repairs for both O&M and Major Maintenance client works.
• Plan operations using risk reduction and cost comparison methodology.
• Ensure accurate cost capture against activities to inform future forecasts and budgets.
• Maintain accreditations including ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and National Highways Sector Schemes by ensuring good Quality Management.
• Use RMMS database as the central database for all network data and to generate work orders as required.
• Develop Annual works/inspection programmes in conjunction with the Operations teams.
• Procure works as required.
• Manage works delivery.
• Identify opportunities for delivery improvements and efficiencies.
• Participate in regular works planning meetings with your team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or an appropriate relevant discipline.

Minimum Experience

• Previous experience in a related role. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of H&S requirements, Highway Asset Maintenance and works processes.

Core Competencies and Attributes

• Logical
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent negotiating skills

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
• Salary: £35-45k
• Benefits: Company car allowance, private pension
• Location: O&M Depot Edgewater Rd, Belfast, BT3 9JQ
• Working Hours: Normal Office Hours – 37.5 hours, 5 days per week; may require working outside office hours and participation in Duty Officer on-call rota

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