Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer (Highways/Drainage) Gateshead, Newcastle £50,000If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description.- £100,000 Progression Bonus Pension Private Medical & Dental Other Company Benefits Are you a Design Engineer or similar with a background in the Highway Design/Transport Planning/Civils/Drainage background or a related field, looking to join a highly-ambitious, rapidly-growing company, rich with over 20 years of history, at the very forefront of innovation within the Civil Engineering Sector, more specifically, the Highway Design and Transport Planning Industry? Do you want to become a key member in a close-knit team of highly skilled sector specialists, joining a well-established, widely respected design consultancy, recognised not just for their impressive culture as well as company benefits, but also the extensive career progression and technical development opportunities available? On offer for the successful Senior Design Engineer or similar is the opportunity to join a highly respected, well-established design consultancy, recognised as leaders within the Civils Sector, known for their premium quality service and top-of-the-line workmanship in every project they undertake? Presenting itself is the opportunity to join a close-knit, rapidly growing company, offering impressive career progression opportunities as well as best-in-class technical development and training, in addition to a host of numerous other company benefits.In this role, the successful Senior Design Engineer or similar will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of technical drawings- specifically for Highways/Transport.In addition, you will be responsible for any calculations necessary to ensure drawings adhere to both specification as well as national highway standards.On top of this, you will ensure assigned tasks are completed within budget and delivered on time to meet project deadlines, ensuring they are in line with health and safety standards, collaborating with Senior Management Teams to assist with projects from other disciplines/teams.You will also be responsible for checking/authorising junior team member's designs, providing effective feedback where possible.To further this, you will also be responsible for the mentoring and management of junior team members.Finally, you will be responsible for keeping technical documentation, ensuring its accuracy, as well as client and customer liaison, attending site visits as and when required.The ideal Senior Design engineer or similar will have a background within the Highway Design/Transport Planning/Civils/Drainage or a related field.You will also have a knowledge/understanding of Section 278 and Section 38 Highway Design codes.In addition, you will also have a proficiency in AutoCAD design software as well as an understanding of general office software (Microsoft etc).On top of this, you will have strong numerical and analytical skills.Ideally, you will have prior experience in project management and delivery.Also, you will be happy to work both as part of a team as well as autonomously.You will also have prior experience as a leading/mentoring figure to a team of junior staff.Finally, you will hold a full, valid UK driver's license.The Role: Design, development and implementation of technical drawings- specifically for Highways/Transport Any calculations necessary to ensure drawings adhere to both specification as well as national highway standards Assigned tasks are completed within budget, and delivered on time to meet project deadlines The Person: Have a background within the Highway Design/Transport Planning/Civils/Drainage or a related field Proficiency in AutoCAD design software Hold a full, valid UK driver's license Reference: BBBH22248 Keywords: CAD, AutoCAD, Design, Technician, Engineer, Management, Project Transport, Highway, Hampshire If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. xsabvtc By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.