At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative highway drainage systems and manage exciting projects.
- Company: Supportive and inclusive company focused on professional growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, profit share, health insurance, and holiday schemes.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for mentorship and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in highway design while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in highway design and drainage software like MicroDrainage.
The predicted salary is between 44000 - 53000 £ per year.
Salary – Engineer Level up to £44K / Senior up to £53K
- Profit share bonus
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Sports and Social funds – matched contributions
- Regular company activities and events to promote company engagement
- Company Pension
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Paid membership to Professional Bodies
THE BUSINESS
The business fosters a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work culture where continuous professional development is a priority. They are committed to helping our team members grow through dedicated training, mentorship, and opportunities to innovate. The business is seeking to recruit a Highways Design Engineer specialising in drainage. You will have experience working on Section 278 and Section 38 highway design projects and ideally have experience using drainage design software such as MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow Software. This role will be based in the Tyne and Wear area.
THE ROLE
- Ensure designs are delivered within programme and within the budget provided;
- Managing resource allocations to ensure team members are fully utilised on the highest priority tasks;
- Work with Milestone’s Senior Management Team to assist with projects from other offices and disciplines;
- Ensuring that the requirements of all relevant Authorities and Statutory bodies are incorporated into designs, as appropriate;
- Undertaking and checking / authorising design information and reports providing effective feedback;
- Ensuring that all designs are prepared in accordance with MCHW, DMRB and/or local design guidance;
- Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement within the team and displaying sound independent judgement;
- Complying with relevant Health & Safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations and adopting a pro-active risk management / mitigation approach.
THE PERSON
- Experience of working on Section 278 and Section 38 highway design projects;
- Pro-active management skills with confidence to manage teams in accordance with a growing and varied workload;
- Strong technical skills and experience in a range of highway design environments;
- Proven project management of highway projects and delivery to programme and budget;
- Display sound independent judgment;
- Experience with developing, mentoring and supervision of Highway Design staff;
- Robust working knowledge of highways technical documents within the DMRB;
- Experience managing the development of contract documents in accordance with relevant Highway contracts;
- Experience in highway drainage design and use of MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow software;
- To be able to work with or advise key clients on technical issues in the highway structures sector at a senior level;
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Civils 3D CAD package;
- Experience in the provision of cost-estimates;
- Member of a relevant Chartered Institute;
- Hold a valid UK driving license.
Highways Design Engineer (Drainage) in North East employer: Westray Recruitment Group
Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Highways Design Engineer in the Tyne and Wear area, where your professional growth is nurtured through dedicated training and mentorship. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, the company offers competitive salaries, profit share bonuses, and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and a cycle to work scheme, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
