Senior Highways Engineer

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You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Senior Highways Engineer will see you as a key member of the North West team and you can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

Experience required…

Essential:

• UK experience within a public, private or third-sector UK-based client
• Lead the design and delivery of highway engineering schemes from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, legislation and regulations
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians, providing technical guidance and support
• Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, and specifications
• Conduct site visits and inspections, and liaise with clients, stakeholders, and contractors to ensure successful project delivery
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and build positive relationships with clients, stakeholders and contractors

Desirable:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with a relevant professional institution such as ICE or CIHT
• Project management skills, with the ability to manage budgets, resources, and schedules effectively
• A full UK driving licence

We recognise flexibility in working hours and location/remote is important to you, and endeavour to encourage maximum flexibility in every secondment wherever possible.

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:

• Company car or car allowance
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community