Location - Ardleigh, CO7 7LS

Full Time - 40 hours per week

We are working with a leading highways term maintenance organisation to recruit a Highways Engineer.

Reporting to Senior Agent or Capital Works Manager, you will be responsible for delivering schemes from inception to completion as part of an annual programme of works within the construction team.

The successful candidate will be involved in the following work streams; Inlay Surfacing, Surface Treatments, Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS), Local Highways Panel (LHP) Schemes, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Schemes, S106 Schemes, Surface Water Alleviation Schemes (SWAS) and Footway Schemes.

The Role

• Ensure all projects comply with health, safety and environmental legislation, RJ processes and policies, CDM requirements and quality management.
• Take responsibility for the delivery of several schemes utilising internal staff, shareholder resources, external consultants and contractors as required.
• Direct site supervision including the issue of permits to work and carry out site inductions when required.
• Line management responsibilities for Sub-Agents, Assistant Sub-Agents, Supervisors and Apprentices, providing clear and effective management of team members.
• Undertake personal development reviews, monitor performance and ensure staff are developed to help them reach their full potential.
• Deputise for Senior Agent as necessary.

About You

• HNC or equivalent levels essential.
• CSCS, NRSWA, and SMSTS card holder preferred.
• Experience working in the construction industry essential, preferably highways.
• Experience undertaking construction work in the vicinity of underground services essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be resolute in focusing on results.