Highway Design Lead

4 weeks ago


Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Kier Group Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Highway Design Engineer to join our Transportation team in Ipswich. As a key member of our team, you will lead the design and delivery of various local highway authority improvement and maintenance schemes.

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the design and delivery of local highway authority maintenance improvement schemes, including drainage, footway improvements, new road signs, traffic regulation order schemes, roundabout designs, junction improvements, and public realm improvements. You will also be responsible for managing and scheduling road closure requests for reactive, minor planned, and general maintenance works.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure a coordinated approach between Kier and external commissioners in the preparation of designs, investigation, and works instigation for subsequent adherence to agreed programme delivery dates.
  • Prepare technical designs, drawings, documents, specifications, and other works information for infrastructure operations, assisting with the development of associated project management plans.
  • Undertake the responsibilities of 'Principal Designer' or 'Designer' by generating designer risk assessments and preparing pre-construction information in accordance with the CDM Regulations 2015 for construction works, as well as the production of the health and safety files.
  • Control the scheme design programme and overall scheme budget for design and construction of smaller schemes.

Requirements

  • Proven experience of successfully delivering a range of complex projects in local highways engineering, highways design, or similar technical disciplines.
  • Good technical knowledge and awareness of highways design and maintenance techniques, including the appropriate application of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.
  • Understanding of environmental legislation and recycling and how it affects maintenance and improvement schemes.

About Kier

Kier is a leading construction and infrastructure company that is committed to delivering high-quality projects that make a positive impact on people's lives. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive company that values the contributions of our employees and is committed to creating a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment.


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