Principal Road Safety Engineer

Overview

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Principal Road Safety Engineer will see you as a key member of the Scotland team. You can expect:A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skillsBuy-in from clients to assist in your technical progressionFurther exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skillsThe flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employerCareer development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managersPaid subscription to a professional body of your choice for salaried positionsRegular social events and volunteering opportunitiesExperience required

Essential:You will be a Chartered Engineer (CEng) within a relevant discipline registered with the UK Engineering Council, or equivalent, with demonstrable experience of Road Design Standards.Good written and verbal communication skills, including experience of report writing, liaising with professionals both within and outside the Scottish Government and in contribution to Ministerial support.You will have experience of using, interpreting and analysing a variety of data and evidence sources to provide clear, concise and robust outputs to assist decision making.A track record of managing workloads and staff and of delivering programmes to defined timescales and deadlines and of monitoring progress towards targets.Good communication skillsA full UK driving licence.Desirable:Experience in monitoring and reporting on budgets.Experience in Road Safety Engineering and research.An understanding of Transport Scotland and its strategic objectives.An appreciation of the context of, and challenges faced in meeting the Scottish Government’s targets for casualty reduction.Benefits and expectations

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:Company car or car allowanceContribution to commuting mileagePermanent health insurance25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidaysCompany pension contributionSalary sacrifice to buy additional benefits1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local ..... full job details .....