Senior Highways Design Engineer in Birmingham

Job Role: Senior Highways Design Engineer\\nLocation: Birmingham\\nSalary: DOE\\nTerm: Permanent\\nDriver Resource Recruitment are currently working with a leading consultancy offering a complete, integrated approach to Transport Planning and Highways Design who are now seeking Senior Highways Design Engineer to join their company.\\nMain Duties:\\n * Ensure designs are delivered within programme and within the budget provided;\\n * Managing resource allocations to ensure team members are fully utilised on the highest priority tasks;\\n * Work with Senior Management Team to assist with projects from other offices and disciplines;\\n * Ensuring that the requirements of all relevant Authorities and Statutory bodies are incorporated into designs, as appropriate;\\n * Undertaking and checking / authorising design information and reports providing effective feedback;\\n * Ensuring that all designs are prepared in accordance with MCHW,DMRB and/or local design guidance;\\n * Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement within the team and displaying sound independent judgement, and;\\n * Complying with relevant Health & Safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations and adopting a pro-active risk management / mitigation approach.\\nEssential Requirements/Experience\\n * Experience of working on Section 278 and Section 38 highway design projects;\\n * Pro-active management skills with confidence to manage teams in accordance with a growing and varied workload;\\n * Strong technical skills and experience in a range of highway design environments;\\n * Proven project management of highway projects and delivery to programme and budget;\\n * Display sound independent judgment;\\n * Experience with developing, mentoring and supervision of Highway Design staff;\\n * Robust working knowledge of highways technical documents within the DMRB;\\n * Experience managing the development of contract documents in accordance with relevant Highway contracts;\\n * Experience in highway drainage design and use of MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow software,\\n * To be able to work with or advise key clients on technical issues in the highway structures sector at a senior level, and;\\n * Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Civils 3D CAD package.\\nDesirable Requirements\\n * Experience in the provision of cost-estimates,\\n * Member of a relevant Charted Institute,\\n * Hold a valid UK driving license\\nIf you would like apply for this position or for any further information on this position call Mark