Senior Pavement Engineer

The role will provide technical design input to proposing and detailing design solutions for upcoming highways pavement renewal schemes around the CPS (M25) network. There is a broad range of engineering design challenges across the M25 and the need for safe and efficient design solutions are fundamental for keeping the UK’s biggest, busiest and most critical road networks operational day in, day out.

This role is expected to lead, manage and take ownership of investigations, detailed design and then certification of construction works across the M25 network. The role will be expected to assist with method engineering reviews with framework contractors and ensure the design detailing allows for safe, low-cost and efficient construction processes. The role will engage with multiple stakeholders across National Highway and Connect Plus and will require close working relationship with CPS Asset and PM teams.

Main areas of focus

• Taking a leading role in pavement investigations, preparing the investigation scopes and analysing the results and preparing the detail design based on findings.
• Prepare designs, reports, specifications and other deliverables to budget and programme.
• Undertake optioneering and feasibility of design solutions and preparation of whole life costing.
• Preparation and review of contract documentation.
• Deliver schemes in accordance with CPS Quality Management Processes and CPS internal standards.
• Work with the Project Manager to lead the internal Gateway reviews during the design phase to ensure that they are timely and appropriate sign off are achieved at each Gateway.
• Manage and support all staff (internal and external) so to achieve design delivery to budget and programme.
• To review and check deliverables from internal and external designers to ensure that designs are complete and compliant, and ensure they meet the brief and agreed outcomes, prior to submission to National Highways through the Review Process.
• Live the Connect Plus Services Values (One team, Customer focus, Respect, Excellence, Trust) with a relentless focus on Zero Harm.
• Be technically accountable for the design solutions, engaging with method engineering reviews to drive innovative solutions that can be safely installed and are best for the asset need.
• Support the delivery of the business’ sustainability activities.

Other areas of work

• Support assist Engineers in carrying out site surveys on the network.
• Seek innovation and continual improvement in the delivery of schemes and techniques used in design and construction.
• To take part in detailed design workshops and provide a holistic viewpoint when Principal Designer scheme reviews are undertaken.
• Assist and support the Asset team with the 5 Year Asset Management Renewals Programme.

Essential qualifications

• Broad skills, knowledge and understanding of highway related design areas, including design codes (DMRB/MCDHW/TSRGD etc.) relevant to highway engineering.
• Knowledge of CDM and other H&S legislation.
• Hold a relevant College/University vocational qualification. (MEng/MSC/BEng/BSc/HNC and HND).
• Broad understanding of environmental requirements of highway schemes.
• Appropriate recent experience in highway engineering on Local Authority or National Highways.
• Understanding of environmental requirements of highway schemes.

Desirable qualifications

• Membership of an appropriate professional institution (ICE or CIHT).
• Registered with the Engineering Council and have obtained, or close to obtaining, professional chartership with their progressional body.
• Pavement Engineer Certificate from the institute of Asphalt Technology. Formal qualifications are required for future promotions to Principal Engineer.
• Asset Management experience.
• Knowledge of the use of relevant computer design applications.
• Knowledge of the Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8.
• Hold appropriate CSCS card registration.
• Proficient IT Skills relevant to Civil Engineering Design and Microsoft Office.
• Broad skills, knowledge/understanding of other highway related design areas.
• Licensed to drive in the UK or with reciprocal agreement.
• Recent experience of leading small design teams and coordinating interfaces with other disciplines.

Personal attributes

• Project management and team building skills.
• Ability to develop relationships and engender trust at all levels of the Connect Plus Services organisation, service delivery, framework contractors and clients.
• Good Communication skills.
• Demonstrates passion and excitement for their work. Tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay.
• Goes the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

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. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

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