Senior Highway Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

Role And Responsibilities

• Delivery of all aspects of design, specifically the deliverable requirements at preliminary and detailed design stages
• Ability to produce, review and approve concept design and option reports
• Produce, review and approve detailed designs of roundabouts and junctions conforming to AASHTO & DMRB standards
• Produce, review and approve project design drawings from concept to the tender stage
• Produce, review and approve Technical Specifications for various components involved in the design of the road network
• Preparation of project design reports and liaison with the client
• Manage the workloads for Highway team (Engineers/CAD Technician)
  

Requirements

• Highly experienced and widely credible for technical knowledge, expertise and guidance
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop staff
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have a minimum qualification BSc, BEng, BA or equivalent with more than 10 years experience, with 5 years in a similar project/role.
• Ideally you will be a Chartered Engineer (CEng with ICE / IStructE or equivalent)
• Excellent working knowledge of AASHTO & DMRB design standards for highways
• Excellent working knowledge of the design procedures for major highway projects
• Knowledge of Highway Design software (Civil 3D; MX Roads, InRoads)
• Excellent working experience in the geometric design of roads, roundabouts, junctions and interchanges, traffic projections and pavement design methodologies
• The Senior Highways Engineer will also be responsible for maintaining and enhancing Atkins reputation with our clients and developing effective long term client relationships thus identifying and developing new opportunities for the Group.
• Have an aptitude to multi-task and be self starting in new business environments
• Has good knowledge on traffic management for urban areas
• Experience of working in the Middle East
  

Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• Accommodation allowance
• Transportation allowance
• Annual leave
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 22 working days annual leave (based on 5 days working a week)
• Flight allowance

Desired candidate profile

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.
• Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimization and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement.
• Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection, or promotion according to the employees’ ability.