Assistant Highways Engineer

Inside IR35Ideally 3 days per week in the office based in Crewe, but can be flexibleRole Duties:

Reporting to the Design Team Leader you will be responsible for assisting in the effective design and delivery of a portfolio of highway, civil engineering and traffic management projects. The successful candidate will be joining an innovative market leader within the industry, who can offer good career progression and technical development.With a solid structure in place, there are clear progression routes within the team, with professional development very much encouraged and supported.The team currently has a healthy pipeline of projects with individual value up to £5 million. These cover a range of programmes including cycle improvements schemes, junction improvements, public realm and local highway works.As you progress, your responsibility will increase to managing projects from feasibility through to delivery on site including the Traffic Regulation Order process.Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out the preparation, design, planning, programming, and ordering of capital works and services
• Development of designs through the use of AutoCAD and CAD based software.
• Production of scheme work packages including Pre construction information.
• Maintain accurate records on the allocated projects
• Manage all aspects of correspondence relating to work areas and provide timely and accurate responses.
• Liaising as required directly with Elected Members, Parish Councils, public and stakeholders
• Preparation of reports for projects and attend meetings as appropriate.
• Liaise with other team members associated with the design and supervision of allocated schemes