Senior Highways Engineer

Job Description

Development & Streetworks Management be responsible for providing an effective service covering all aspects of Development Agreements in relation to residential development works and internal/external Highway creation projects

Undertaking Technical Approvals of Section 38 and Section 278 Highway Works which may range from a simple pedestrian crossing facility feature to minor and major infrastructure delivery works for urban extensions.

Responsibilities include interpreting, advising and applying national and corporate guidance to help formulate the Policy & working practices in the delivery of the professional and technical services provided by the team to internal and external clients.

Key Accountabilities

To provide comprehensive engineering advice on developer's highway design and construction proposals in line with national standards and Council policy, so as to achieve technical approval for the drawings and specifications which will form the basis of proposed highway infrastructure agreements (under Section 38 and 278 of the Highway Act 1980). Provide advice on Transport Development matters from initial enquiry through to the Technical Approval and adoption processes. Provide expert professional advice and guidance to planning officers, developers, agents and internal consul-tees on transportation issues and requirements to achieve quality designs.

Skill and Experience required

• Ability to analyse and solve problems with an appreciation of possible longer-term implications
• Ability to analyse problems, situations and information, think laterally and present innovative and feasible solutions
• Ability to build and manage effective relationships with partners and stakeholders
• Ability to communicate clearly, appropriately and effectively in a range of situations including meetings, on a one-to-one with individuals and on the telephone.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally through written work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to work at a senior level and form good working relationships at all levels elected members and partners.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team)
• Ability to write structured and concise correspondences
• Extensive experience of the road construction, road maintenance, civil engineering or within the construction industry
• A thorough knowledge of relevant elements of the Specification for Highway Works
• Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Degree or HNC In Civil Engineering or Equivalent