Assistant Engineer

Our client, a prominent organisation in the Highways and Transportation Planning (HTP) sector, is seeking an Assistant Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and improvement of transport infrastructure

Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and capable Assistant Engineer with 2-4 years of post-graduate experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be confident delivering small-scale schemes with minimal supervision and have a practical understanding of scheme design and delivery. This is a hands-on role requiring CAD proficiency and experience managing minor works from inception through to completion.
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver small engineering schemes independently or with minimal oversight.
  
• Prepare and develop design drawings, schedules, and supporting documentation using AutoCAD.
  
• Lead on the design and delivery of:
  
• Marking and lining schemes
  
• Traffic signing schemes
  
• Other minor highway improvement schemes.
  
• Undertake site visits, surveys, and assessments as required.
  
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout the scheme lifecycle.
  
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, work programmes, and progress reports.
  
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, safety regulations, and local authority guidelines.
  
• Support public consultation activities and respond to customer/stakeholder queries where necessary.
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement of delivery processes and standards.
  

Person Specification
Essential:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  
• 2-4 years of relevant post-graduate experience in engineering project delivery.
  
• Proven ability to manage and deliver small schemes independently.
  
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
  
• Good knowledge of traffic signs, road markings, and highway design principles.
  
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external partners.
  

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of TSRGD and relevant design standards (e.g., DMRB, Manual for Streets).
  
• Experience with traffic regulation orders, safety audits, or construction supervision.
  
• Familiarity with GIS or other design/visualisation tools.
  

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