Senior Highways Engineer in Wakefield

About Pell Frischmann Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private‑sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure and regeneration. Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client‑focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations and innovative approach.

Main Purpose of the Job Based in any of our UK offices with a Highways presence, you will be part of a hardworking and growing team of Transport & Infrastructure Engineers/Consultants. You will work with other offices across the country as part of a national team to help drive successful delivery of projects and enforce our core business values. Projects you may be involved with include:

• Sheffield City Council – extensive Active Travel Infrastructure schemes
• Transport for West Midlands – around 20 km of light rail extensions
• Birmingham City Council – Active Travel Infrastructure and Cross City Bus upgrades
• Nottingham City Council – signalised junctions

As part of your role you may assume responsibility of lead consultant for your discipline contribution to multidisciplinary projects, including liaison with client, establishing/agreement of the brief, delivering the specified work, undertaking contract administration, final account assessment and post‑contract completion assessment / as‑built analysis if required. You will be expected to provide direction to junior members to support their development and achieve competent delivery.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Implement project requirements to fully meet the client specification in accordance with relevant standards.
• Collate project information, liaise and engage with clients and third parties as required.
• Supervise site‑based projects as required.
• Lead project delivery and supervise and delegate to more junior members of staff as required.
• Check / approve own and other staff work, including third‑party design proposals.
• Integrate successfully into an established team and drive the team culture.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• BEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Association of Project Management qualification (or equivalent).
• Professional membership or accreditation to ICE, CIHT or APM.

• Delivery of urban highways schemes.
• Client liaison.
• Use of Common Data Environments & BIM levels & strategy.
• Horizontal & vertical alignment design in AutoCAD & Civils 3D.
• Detection, selection & lining designs to TSRGD.
• Pavement & footway designs.
• Development of Highways Specifications including MCHW.
• Utility coordination and clash management.
• Development of junior staff.

• Commercial understanding.
• Ability to collaborate with team members.
• Great verbal and written communication.
• Driving licence.

Why Pell Frischmann? We are one of the UK’s most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and the communities in which you will operate. We support your ongoing personal and professional development and are committed to equal opportunities for all, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We are part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme, and we’ll talk about flexible working to promote well‑being for all employees. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are available.

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