Job Description

With over 14000 employees internationally, this unique organisation is in the top five by size of most disciplines connected with the construction industry from Architecture to Rail. Organised in to sector groups, they have achieved a remarkable position of being able to deliver highly complex projects and more straightforward works with equal ability.

Our clients Highways and Bridge Design Team is split across 2 offices in the East Midlands. The Highways Team is based in Nottingham and the Bridge Team in Derby. Derby also has a lighting team.

With ambitious growth plans for the future they are confident in being able to offer a great place to work combined with opportunities to be involved on a wide range of projects, an excellent salary and benefits package and a true commitment to your career development.

Current benefits include:

- 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays + the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days additional leave
- Discretionary Bonus
- Contributory Occupational Pension Scheme (employer pays double your standard contribution)
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Personal accident cover
- Share incentive plan after 6 months service
- Professional fees paid
- Give as you earn - charity contributions
- Private medical insurance discount
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24 hour free advice
- Childcare vouchers

As a Highways Engineer in this team you will be given a high level of responsibility and you will be involved in the preparation of reports, design specifications and contract documents. You will also assist in managing budgets and work programmes.

Making full use of your technical skills you will work in support of the Project Leader in helping to manage the team and to ensure adherence to technical standards and design briefs.

The role offers good career prospects and the opportunity to further your management skills. Good career step for an accomplished Design Engineer looking to progress.

Qualifications/Skills Required

Candidates for this role will be able to demonstrate a solid background in highways design, drainage experience would be an advantage but is not absolutely essential.

Previous experience of working with the HA and design to DMRB standards is preferred and you will need to have an appreciation of Health and Safety legislation, particularly the CDM regulations.

You will have a good understanding of design packages such as AutoCAD, MicroDrainage, MX and AutoSign and you will be confident in taking on the responsibility that this role offers.

Keen to develop your career and skills in project management you will be seeking an opportunity to progress quickly. It is important that you are working towards IEng / CEng if you have not already achieved professional accreditation.

A full UK driving licence is required.