Senior Pavement Engineer

Job Description

The M25 is one of our Flagship projects in the UK! It is the most used part of the UK Strategic Road Network with it seeing over 200,000 vehicles per day and it’s a critical infrastructure asset for personal and goods vehicles into and around our capital. The network includes around 800 structures and 5 tunnels, so it requires high levels of performance, constant improvement and repairs to keep it operating smoothly.

We’ve formed a Joint Venture project called Connect Plus Services (CPS) to work with our partners to widen, operate and maintain the M25 under a 30-year contract until 2039 and we are looking for a Senior Pavement Engineer to l provide technical design input to proposing and detailing design solutions for upcoming highways pavement renewal schemes around the CPS (M25) network. There is a broad range of engineering design challenges across the M25 and the need for safe and efficient design solutions are fundamental for keeping the UK’s biggest, busiest and most critical road networks operational day in, day out. This role will provide the individual with projects where they can have complete design ownership over, leading and directing the design outcome of schemes, completing detailed design and then having the opportunity to follow through the practical construction onsite across the M25 network. The designer will be expected to assist with method engineering reviews with framework contractors and ensure the design is based around safe and efficient construction processes. The role will require efficient design coordination, reviewing documentation from Framework Consultants and assist in managing design workload in line with the delivery priorities and road space booking programme. The role will require a close working relationship with Asset and PM teams and other designers responsible for the relevant assets. General: Focus on cost-effective design solutions to maintain or improve the M25 highways asset to the standards agreed and considering the needs of key stakeholders. Deliver the outcomes agreed with the National Highways and Connect Plus DBFO Co. to programme and budget, and to meet CPS quality standards. Coordinate with Design, Asset and PM teams and organisations (NH SES).

Main focus areas:

Develop and agree briefs with the design team and design suppliers, to cover scope, budget and programme, and to obtain agreement from Asset lead.

Prepare designs, reports, specifications and other deliverables to budget and programme.

Undertake optioneering and feasibility of design solutions and preparation of whole life costing.

Preparation and review of contract documentation.

Review of Traffic Management Plans, Diversion Routes and organise Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders with Highways England and Local Councils.

 Deliver schemes in accordance with CPS Quality Management Processes and CPS internal standards.

Work with the Project Manager to lead the internal Gateway reviews during the design phase to ensure that they are timely and appropriate sign off is achieved at each Gateway.

To manage and monitor all resources (internal and external) for delivery to budget and programme.

To review and check deliverables from internal and external designers to ensure that designs are complete and compliant, and ensure they meet the brief and agreed outcomes, prior to submission to National Highways through the Review Process. 

Report to the Desing lead, Principal Engineer and Project Manager on performance against budget and programme.

Live the Connect Plus Services Values (One team, Customer focus, Respect, Excellence, Trust) 

Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.

Technically accountable for the design solutions, engaging with method engineering reviews to drive innovative solutions that can be safely installed and are best for the asset need.

Support the delivery of the business’ sustainability activities.

Other areas of work:

Assist Engineers in carrying out site surveys on the network.

Seek innovation and continual improvement in the delivery of schemes and techniques used in design and construction. 

To take part in detailed design workshops and provide an holistic viewpoint when Principal Designer scheme reviews are being undertaken. 

Liaise with all statutory bodies/authorities as required – such as Highway Authorities, Planning Authorities and statutory undertakers. 

Assist in identifying and presenting schemes that need to be included in the 5 Year Asset Management Renewals Programme.

Qualifications

Essential:

Broad skills, knowledge and understanding of highway related design areas, including design codes (DMRB/MCDHW/TSRGD etc.) relevant to highway engineering.

Knowledge of CDM and other H&S legislation.

Hold a relevant College/University vocational qualification. (MEng/MSC/BEng/BSc/HNC and HND).

Membership of an appropriate professional institution (ICE or CIHT).

Registered with the Engineering Council at IEng or CEng level or with good relevant experience and expecting to obtain IEng/CEng within 12 months from appointment.

Broad understanding of environmental requirements of highway schemes. 

Appropriate recent experience in highway engineering on Local Authority or the strategic high-speed network

Understanding of environmental requirements of highway schemes.

Broad knowledge of Quality Management & IMS.

Licensed to drive in the UK or with reciprocal agreement.

Good to have: 

Pavement Engineer Certificate from the institute of Asphalt Technology (however not mandatory) 

Asset Management experience. 

Knowledge of the use of relevant computer design applications. 

Knowledge of the Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8. 

Hold appropriate CSCS card registration. 

Proficient IT Skills relevant to Civil Engineering Design and Microsoft Office.

Licensed to drive in the UK or with reciprocal agreement.

Recent experience of leading small design teams and coordinating interfaces with other disciplines.

Personal attributes:

Project management and team building skills.

Ability to develop relationships and engender trust at all levels of the Connect Plus Services organisation, service delivery, framework contractors and clients.

Good Communication skills.

Additional Information

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

*Please note, to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position*

You can be based in one of the following locations: Dartford, South Mimms or Leatherhead.