Senior Highway Design Engineer

Responsibility:

• Prepare designs and specifications in accordance with Design Manual Roads Bridges (DMRB).
• Develop designs using AutoCAD, Civil3D models (as and where applicable).
• Deliver work packages with scope to move up to managing schemes and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide support to Project Managers within the design team in planning, programming.
• Technical input to the pricing of project briefs, proposals, deliverables, and cost estimation.
• Accountable for checking, certifying, and authorising for issue: designs, documents, approvals, and reports.
• Manage graduate engineers and technicians to deliver work packages - coordinating engineering resources.
• Work collaboratively with clients and key stakeholders as necessary to deliver schemes/projects.
• Mentor and upskill more junior staff helping them develop professionally and progress towards professional qualifications.
• Be responsible for the preparation of feasibility studies, technical reports, detailed designs and production of contract documents across a variety of projects.
• Working together with the team and other disciplines in providing an integrated service to clients.
• Help seek innovative solutions in achieving best value in delivering our services. 
• Provide technical support and leadership where required.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• A BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and preferably Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.
• Demonstrable and significant experience in highway design working in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and other standards/best practice guidance.
• An understanding of the commercial aspects of project delivery.
• An extensive knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation, standards and procedures including the application of departures from standard.
• NEC and/or Project Management experience is advantageous.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same. 

Security clearance: 

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. 

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. 

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