Akton are recruiting on behalf of a client who is recruiting for an Assistant Highways Design Engineer to join their team in Grimsby.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary design consultancy including Civil, Structures, Infrastructure and Build. This role supports the team in their delivery of a first-class service to its customers and fully contributes to delivering sustainable development and growth in Northeast Lincolnshire. Working as part of the Highways Design team the post holder will assist the Design Team to provide a full range of highway-related design services.

Responsibilities

Whilst undertaking appropriate learning and development, the post holder will become involved and contribute to the following tasks:

The development and design of highway engineering projects, including construction supervision for highway engineering projects as well as contributing to delivering briefs / works for other project teams.
Lead on the delivery of minor highway project with reduced assistance from senior engineers
Project manage minor highway improvement projects, including administration of contracts.
Take a lead in contractor engagement & management.
Develop a knowledge of highway design standards, CDM requirements, tender processes and health and safety regulations, Bill of Quantities and contractual documentation.
For the projects you lead on, you will be expected to lead with clients, members of the public and stakeholder liaison.
Undertake on-site inspections, provide feedback and solutions where required.
Record project finance and report to client. Agree variations with contractor.
Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be expected at this level.Requirements

BTEC Level 3 Built Environment
Ability to work on own initiative.
Competent in the use of Microsoft packages including Word and Excel.
Proficient in AutoCad.
Candidates should have the ability to communicate confidently and clearly.
Flexible to meet the needs of the service.
Adaptable to change and new ways of working