At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative highways and active travel projects in Hackney.
- Company: Join Hackney Council, committed to creating safer and greener streets.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time contract, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
- Why this job: Be part of transforming urban spaces and enhancing community safety.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; strong AutoCAD skills required.
Hackney Council is looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to support the design and delivery of highways, active travel, road safety and public realm schemes across the borough. Working closely with the Principal Engineer, you will manage projects from concept through to implementation and contribute to the continued development of the Highways Service.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver traffic management, road safety, cycling, bus priority, school streets and public realm improvement schemes.
- Manage and progress highway and civil engineering projects.
- Review, respond to and resolve technical enquiries and complaints.
- Deputise for the Principal Engineer when required.
- Support project delivery, stakeholder engagement and public consultation.
- Supervise staff and contribute to team development where necessary.
- Ensure all projects comply with relevant legislation, standards and council procedures.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Significant experience in highways, transport or civil engineering.
- Strong AutoCAD skills with the ability to read, interpret, review and produce engineering drawings.
- Experience providing technical appraisals and recommendations on cycle and highway design drawings.
- Experience designing and delivering highways, road safety and active travel schemes.
- Knowledge of LCDS, DMRB, TSRGD, Traffic Management legislation and industry best practice.
- Experience preparing reports, consultation materials and project documentation.
- Ability to work effectively with contractors, consultants, councillors and stakeholders.
Additional Duties
- Carry out site visits and surveys to inform scheme designs.
- Prepare construction packs including drawings, traffic management plans, CDM documentation and permits.
- Produce bills of quantities and support scheme implementation.
- Ensure all necessary statutory processes are in place, including TMOs and other highways legal requirements.
Qualifications
- Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering or a related discipline.
- Membership of, or eligibility for membership of, a relevant professional body.
Interested? Apply today to be part of delivering safer, greener and more accessible streets across.
Senior Engineer - Highways & Active Travel in Hackney employer: Connect2Hackney
Hackney Council is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation in highways and active travel is at the forefront. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have opportunities to grow your skills while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance community safety and accessibility. Located in the vibrant borough of Hackney, you'll enjoy a collaborative culture that values teamwork and public engagement, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
