Senior Engineer/Design Engineer

Senior / Design Engineer - Highways
-3540 per hour (Inside IR35)
Crewe (Hybrid - 3 days in office)
Long-term contract
We are seeking a Senior / Design Engineer to join a busy highways design team, delivering a variety of local authority projects. This is a long-term contract with hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office).

With a strong pipeline of exciting projects, including individual schemes valued up to -5 million, you''ll be involved in a wide range of programmes such as cycleway enhancements, junction upgrades, and public realm improvements.
Alongside delivering day-to-day design engineering tasks, you''ll also play a key role in supporting and mentoring junior engineers, fostering collaboration across the team, and ensuring technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities:

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  Deliver design engineering tasks across highways and local authority projects (dropped kerbs, junction improvements, traffic management works).
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  Analyse engineering problems, apply technical expertise and judgement, and produce innovative solutions using complex interactive computer systems to meet legal and management objectives.
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  Deliver professional and technical excellence in highway engineering, ensuring the highest standards of quality and innovation.
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  Identify, prepare, design, plan, schedule, and procure work and services.
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  Manage and monitor works programmes or services.
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  Provide timely and accurate advice to Councillors, Parish Councils, and the public on highway-related matters as required.
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  Provide technical support and mentorship to junior engineers, helping to develop and grow the team.
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  Work collaboratively within the design team and with external stakeholders.
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  Development of designs using AutoCAD (Civils 3D desirable).
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  Production of scheme work packages including pre-construction information.
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  Preparation of reports and attendance at meetings when required.

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  Proven experience in 3D modelling (ideally highways or infrastructure).
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  Ability to interpret and apply industry standards and technical specifications to design and modelling work.
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  Collaborative approach, working effectively with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to meet project objectives.
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  Knowledge of current UK highways standards (DMRB, Manual for Streets).
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  Strong communication skills with the ability to present issues effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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  Understanding of design procedures, guidance, standards, and good practice documents.
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  Professional, proactive, and able to represent the organisation effectively in all interactions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Senior / Design Engineer who enjoys delivering diverse highways design projects while helping to grow and support a collaborative team environment.