Senior Engineer (Highways and Active Travel) in Wrexham

Senior Engineer (Highways and Active Travel) in Wrexham

Wrexham Full-Time 54000 - 66000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Transport Planning Society

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and deliver innovative active travel infrastructure projects across Wales.
  • Company: Transport for Wales, a leader in sustainable transport solutions.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working options, and support for Welsh language learning.
  • Other info: Join a diverse team committed to transforming transport in Wales.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in how Wales travels while enhancing your engineering skills.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience, with highway design knowledge.

The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.

Transport for Wales is seeking a Senior Engineer - Highways and Active Travel to be responsible for designing and delivering a range of regional active travel infrastructure projects, working as part of a national multi-disciplinary team, to enhance active travel project delivery across urban and rural settings.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Develop the concept, detailed designs, CAD drawings and construction information for active travel infrastructure projects by following the appropriate design standards, legislation and guidance such as ATAG, DMRB, WelTAG, MCHW, Inclusive Mobility, MfS and MfS2 to create active travel projects that meet the Client's requirements.
  • Support and advocate Highway Authority, Corporate Joint Committee and TfW led active travel project designs that balance local needs and constraints with technical approaches and compliance, by providing design review services and liaising with clients' officers on schemes to provide a high quality stakeholder function, delivering impactful street design and active travel outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain sensitive relationships with stakeholders, by leading creative, collaborative and compassionate engagement processes to manage reputational risks to TfW and by extension Welsh Government, as well as to manage project, partner and place specific risks.
  • Contribute to further development of the Active Travel Act Guidance by gathering, sharing and applying best practice from projects across the TfW team, Strategic Road Network (SRN) and local authority partners to improve the quality, cost and effectiveness of the active travel infrastructure in Wales.

Who We're Looking For:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or associated discipline or demonstrate equivalent experience.
  • Experience of highway design practice.
  • Demonstrable experience of working within a technical design team environment.
  • Demonstrable experience of using design software such as AutoCAD, preferably Civils 3D.
  • Knowledge and experience of Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations.

Welsh Language Skills: While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application. TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Equal Opportunities: We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels.

Who We Are: Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling. We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful. It is likely interviews will take place within 2-3 weeks of the closing date.

Senior Engineer (Highways and Active Travel) in Wrexham employer: Transport Planning Society

The Transport Planning Society is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Exeter where collaboration and community engagement are at the forefront of our mission. With generous benefits like 26 days of annual leave and flexible working arrangements, we prioritise employee well-being and professional growth, making it a rewarding place for proactive communicators to thrive.

Transport Planning Society

Contact Details:

Transport Planning Society Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Engineer (Highways and Active Travel) in Wrexham

Highway Design Practice
Civil Engineering
Active Travel Infrastructure Design
CAD Software (AutoCAD, Civils 3D)
Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations
Stakeholder Engagement
Project Delivery