Senior Highways Engineer

6-month contract role with a local authority

This is a 6-month contract role with a local authority, aimed at leading the design, development, and delivery of various highway, traffic, active travel, road safety, and public realm improvement schemes. The postholder will manage engineering projects from concept to implementation, ensuring adherence to relevant legislation, design standards, and Council objectives while achieving high-quality, customer-focused outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of highways, traffic management, road safety, cycling, and public realm improvement schemes.
• Prepare, review, and develop engineering designs, specifications, and technical reports.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed programs, budgets, and quality standards.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings and designs using AutoCAD.
• Undertake site surveys and assessments to gather data for design an...