Highway Engineer

Let's make great design possible.

Join as a Highways Engineer in our Transportation team. We work on projects of all sizes, scopes and scales.

The Highways Engineer will take the lead in designing along with the delivery of any assigned work. The works will include major planned and responsive maintenance on footways, drainage and carriageways and you'll be part of these collaborative design teams based in Aylesbury Buckinghamshire.

Within Buckinghamshire Highways we have several new permanent positions that will help us to continue to keep the highways network safe while supporting the economic growth of the county. These posts will contribute to by allowing us to effectively maintain and improve our highways assets including drainage, footways, carriageways, street furniture and structures.

Your Purpose

• Working on a wide variety of highway projects at all stages of project lifecycle from in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and best practice.
• Working in a BIM level 2 environment accredited to BS 1192 using Autodesk Civils 3D, AutoCAD and other engineering software, such as Micro-drainage, for specialist applications.
• Develop designs using AutoCAD, Civil3D models (as and where applicable).
• Providing technical support to graduates, assistant engineers, and technicians, checking and reviewing their work.
• Engaging with all stakeholders including clients, contractors, customers and other designers.
• Preparing technical documents and drawings for checking and approval.
• Agreeing delivery targets with senior staff and report regularly on progress towards milestones.
• Managing the delivery of your own projects and supporting project managers along with the mentoring others.
  
  

What You Can Bring

• BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent), and Incorporated Engineer would be an advantage.
• Proven capability in highway engineering design (experience in highway drainage design will be an advantage).
• Good knowledge and experience in the design of highway schemes.
• Be aware of the philosophy and practice of Health and Safety in civil engineering design and construction.
• The ability to work under your own initiative and to seek advice when necessary.
  
  

Why work for AtkinsRéalis ?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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