Senior / Principal Engineer (Highways) - Newcastle

The successful candidate will join a growing and vibrant Highways and Development Infrastructure team providing strong technical guidance whilst contributing to work-winning with both existing and new clients.

The Role:

The main focus of the role is to act as a Project Manager for development schemes from inception to completion, responsible for delivering a broad range of services to public and private sector clients and partners, including:

• Preparation of feasibility studies, preliminary through to detailed design for road and drainage infrastructure;
• Maintain Designers Risk Assessments in accordance with CDM regulations
• Undertake site visits, surveys and inspections, preparing follow up reports
• Montor delivery against project deliverables
• Mentor junior staff members, assisting with their development
• Take responsibility and provide all technical and commercial knowledge on projects

To be successful in the role you will need:

• Either Chartered Status or approaching chartered status (Senior Engineer) experience on development highway design, junction design and associated environmental impact reporting.
• It is essential that you have experience of Highways Design using Civils 3D
• Strong technical knowledge, including use of industry standard road/drainage design software and sound knowledge of current design standards (Civils 3D / PDS / MX, Micro Drainage).
• Ability to form constructive, lasting relationships with clients and professional partners
• Ability to develop and sell innovative solutions for clients
• Ability to effectively lead an experienced team of professionals
• High standards of written and oral communication
• Excellent understanding of project management
• A proactive approach to seeking and sharing knowledge
• A commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues
• Familiar with CDM process; Should be well-versed in UK highways technical and legal framework and relevant authorities, adoption processes.

In return, we offer an excellent salary with a comprehensive and attractive benefits package with opportunities for flexible working and career development.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to ukcareers@systra.com.

Please note, we do have a preferred supplier list for the provision of recruitment services and we will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL.