Responsibilities
An Engineer is required to identify and develop improvement schemes based on detailed analysis of the Highway asset and performance data. The role will include the ability to address scheme options to determine best value, with particular reference to keeping traffic moving. This will require innovation and development of alternative methods of working.
Identification of schemes and studies (environmental, economic, safety, accessibility, integration and pilot) to meet the Governments 10 year Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plan
Identify schemes and carry out outline design of proposals
Project management of work carried out through external offices
Support CVM and bidding process
Manage projects being carried out through external offices / suppliers
Liaise with internal teams to gather information about the state of the network and assess and prioritise
Liaise with stakeholders
Provide technical advice to other parts of the organisation
Supervise and support for junior members of the team
Requirements
Qualifications:
Minimum HND /HNC qualification or equivalent in a relevant field
Desirable Experience:
Sufficient and appropriate post qualification experience
Good knowledge of traffic engineering applications and road safety
Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues and clients
Good knowledge of Highways Agency policy and design standards
Knowledge of the functions of a Highway Authority
Experience of working with Highways Agency and Local Authorities
Conversant with AutoCAD
MS Excel and Word conversant
Ability to work unsupervised
Experience with Microsoft Office Applications
Valid UK / EEC Driving Licence
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate evidence of :
Flexibility
Ability to use initiative and have a desire to improve
Self motivated
Ability to communicate (oral and written) fluently in English
Excellent team player
A supportive and encouraging approach to mentoring less experienced team members
Benefits
As a Sunday Times 20 Biggest Company to work for 2007, My client has a generous benefits scheme:-
25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays + the ability to buy up to 15 days and sell up to 5 days additional leave
Discretionary Bonus
Contributory Occupational Pension Scheme where Atkins will pay double your standard contribution
Life Assurance Scheme
Personal accident cover
Share incentive plan after 6 months service
Professional fees paid
Give as you earn - charity contributions
Private medical insurance discount
Employee Assistance Programme - 24 hour free advice
Childcare vouchers
Sports and social activities
Training and Development
As an Investor in People, They take training and development very seriously. They develop individuals through a portfolio of in-house and external training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual appraisal process. We actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.
Lehman Ambrose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Lehman Ambrose Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency/Recruitment Buisiness in relation to this vacancy. |
