Pavement Engineer

The role will provide technical design input into proposing and detailing design solutions for upcoming pavement renewal schemes across the Connect Plus Services (M25) network. There is a wide range of pavement engineering challenges across the M25, and the need for safe, efficient and cost‑effective design solutions is fundamental to maintaining the operation and performance of one of the UK's busiest and most critical road networks. The role will provide opportunities for the individual to contribute to the development of pavement schemes, supporting design activities from concept through to detailed design under the guidance of senior engineers. The role will also provide the opportunity to follow through the practical construction onsite across the M25 network.

The Pavement Engineer will be expected to provide technical support to engineering reviews with stakeholders and contribute to the development of pavement designs that consider safe, efficient and buildable construction processes. The role will require effective design coordination, checking the documentation produced by Framework Consultants and supporting the management of design workloads in line with delivery priorities, programme constraints and road space booking requirements. The role will require close working relationships with Asset engineers, Project Managers and designers responsible for relevant assets.

The role will focus on supporting the delivery of cost‑effective pavement design solutions that maintain or improve the M25 highways asset in accordance with agreed standards and stakeholder requirements. Contribute to the delivery of the outcomes agreed with National Highways and Connect Plus DBFO Co. to programme and budget, and to meet CPS quality standards. Coordinate with Design, Asset and PM teams and organisations (NH SES).

Your role

• Undertake optioneering and feasibility assessments of pavement design solutions as part of value management workshops, considering whole life cost, safety, performance, sustainability and buildability, under the direction of senior engineers and principal engineers.
• Prepare designs, reports, specifications and other deliverables to budget and programme, under the guidance of the senior engineer.
• Assist in the delivery of pavement investigations, including preparation of investigation scopes, reviewing and interpreting data, and developing appropriate design solutions based on findings.
• Review of Traffic Management Plans, Diversion Routes and organise Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders with Highways England and Local Councils.
• Participate in design reviews, technical assurance and gateway processes, providing engineering input to support timely approvals and high quality outcomes.
• Deliver schemes in accordance with CPS Quality Management Processes and CPS internal standards.
• Report to the Senior engineer and Principal Engineer and provide regular updates on the progress risk and technical issues.

About you

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related highways discipline.
• Working towards, or holding, professional registration with a recognised engineering institution (e.g. ICE, IHE) at Incorporated or Chartered level.
• Working towards or holding, Pavement Engineer Certificate from the Institute of Asphalt Technology.

Experience

• Working knowledge of relevant UK highway design standards, specification and guidance.
• Knowledge of CDM and other H&S legislation.
• Experience in delivering schemes, including design, maintenance or renewal of highway pavements on trunk roads, motorways or similar infrastructure assets.
• Experience in producing technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Experience in contributions to design reviews, technical assurance and quality management processes.
• Working knowledge of the use of relevant computer design applications (AutoCAD).
• Sound knowledge of pavement materials and their applications.
• Ability to support the coordination of design activities to achieve agreed programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders, provide technical input and communicate engineering information clearly.
• Broad understanding of environmental requirements of highway schemes.
• Hold a full UK driving licence (or ability to obtain one through a reciprocal agreement), to support site visits as required.
• Hold, or be able to obtain, appropriate CSCS card registration.

Behaviours

• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Actively collects customer information and uses it to improve services and solutions. Manages the experience of customers to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained.
• Focus on Excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Proactively builds knowledge through sharing knowledge, ideas, and expertise with others.
• Respect: Recognise and value our customers and people by encouraging and engaging.
• Trust: Be open and honest with all our customers and each other, reliable and predictable (no surprises) and approach everything we do with a 'can-do' attitude.

Rewards & benefits

Competitive salaries, employee rewards, a range of benefits, training and professional development opportunities, hybrid working culture, and flexible holiday allowances to balance work and personal life.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.