Senior Highway Design Engineer

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About the role

Amazing infrastructure isnt the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Living Places team as a Senior Highway Design Engineer and you can build something to be proud of.

To manage and undertake a package of civil/highway engineering designs as a member of the design team on the Southampton Highway Strategic Partnership contract.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Highway Design Engineer, you will have the following accountabilities:

• Be responsible for the technical delivery of design works for allocated projects
• Manage other team members working on allocated projects
• Work with the Design Manager and Programme Manager in the planning and delivery of design work
• Prepare programme information for design projects and liaise with the programme coordinator to incorporate this information in project and the integrated programme
• Prepare estimates of level of design input for projects and submit to Southampton City Council
• Deliver design work in line with local and national standards and Balfour Beatty policies and procedures
• Apply the CDM regulations to all design work and ensure designs meet the requirements and principles of the BBLP safety systems.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

• Proven Experience utilising software including AutoCad and BIM (Building Information Modelling)
• Proven experience of applying latest highway design documentation (including LTN1/20) to designs.
• Experience and understanding of on and off the public highway on construction sites.
• Experience of managing a programme
• Experience of NEC Option 3 contract type
• Design or technical background
• Good communication and people skills.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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