Highways Engineer

Highways Engineer

Full-Time 22.21 - 22.21 £ / hour (est.) No working from home possible
City of York Trading

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and develop road safety schemes while collaborating with a dynamic team.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking client focused on impactful transport projects in York.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Flexible work environment with potential for long-term engagement.
  • Why this job: Make a difference in community safety and sustainable travel initiatives.
  • Qualifications: Experience in highways engineering and a solid understanding of design principles.

The predicted salary is between 22.21 - 22.21 £ per hour.

Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced Highways Engineer for 6 months, potentially longer, to work on a multitude of projects and schemes.

The position supports the delivery of transport schemes based in York and involves working with site engineers, inspectors, supervisors and project managers to deliver work as required.

Responsibilities

Work on feasibility studies and detailed designs for road safety schemes, including safer routes to schools, accident cluster sites, danger reduction initiatives and active travel schemes.

Review sites to identify main issues, generate multiple viable options in accordance with current guidance, and develop preliminary cost estimates.

Contribute to a programme of schemes from feasibility through detailed design, public consultation, and implementation.

The role is full-time with hybrid working; site attendance in York is required, roughly two days per week.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Good understanding of design principles, design standards and contract and tendering procedures.
  • Good working knowledge of the Method of Measurement for Highway Works and estimating.
  • Previous experience of Highways/Highways Maintenance schemes.
  • Ideally experience in designing Cycle Ways and Footway Schemes.
  • Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations.
  • Previous experience of site supervision, project management and highways design (desirable).
  • Experience of working for a local authority (desirable but not essential).

Compensation and Location

Rate of pay: £22.21 per hour. Based in York, with hybrid working and on-site requirements as described.

How to Apply

Please email your CV to applications@workwithyork. co. uk or ring 01904 566066 for an application form or for more information.

Regrettably, we can’t respond to every application. To apply for this vacancy you must be able to work in the United Kingdom.

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Highways Engineer employer: City of York Trading

Join a dynamic team as a Highways Engineer in York, where you will have the opportunity to work on impactful transport schemes that enhance community safety and accessibility. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture with a strong emphasis on employee growth, offering hybrid working arrangements that promote work-life balance while allowing you to engage directly with projects on-site. With competitive pay and a commitment to professional development, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a vibrant city.

City of York Trading

Contact Details:

City of York Trading Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Highways Engineer

Highways Design
Feasibility Studies
Road Safety Schemes
Design Principles
Contract and Tendering Procedures
Method of Measurement for Highway Works
Estimating