Contract
Senior Highway Engineer (Technical (Day Rates))
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Preston
Posted: 28 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 27 August 2026
Ref: 225420575
Position: Senior Highway Engineer
Location: Preston, PR1 8RE
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Pay Rate: PAYE: £ 206.78 Per day
Job Reference: (phone number removed)
Job Responsibilities
- Provide technical support and expertise on highway engineering projects.
- Design, review and assess highway engineering schemes.
- Ensure work complies with relevant legislation, standards and local authority requirements.
- Prepare and review technical reports, drawings and project documentation.
- Liaise with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress and provide technical advice to support delivery.
- Assist with resolving engineering and design issues as they arise.
Must-Have Requirements
- Proven experience in highway engineering.
- Strong technical knowledge of highway design and engineering standards.
- Ability to prepare and review technical documentation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
- Successful interview and CV assessment.
- Satisfactory references covering the last two years, including verification of any employment gaps.
- Valid National Insurance number.
- All required licences, qualifications and professional registrations verified before appointment.
- Previous experience working within a local authority environment.
- Experience managing or supporting multiple highway projects.
- Knowledge of Lancashire County Council procedures and standards.
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