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We are currently looking for talented and motivated Senior Highways Engineers to join our teams in Glasgow. These roles can be worked flexibly, with a minimum
At Sweco, we draw upon a combined knowledge base of 22,000 experts across Northern Europe.
Our highway engineering teams are recognised industry leaders, and operate across several markets including strategic roads, local roads, and private developments. Our current portfolio of projects includes trunk road
What does the role involve?
Working as a Senior Engineer in the Highways teams we’ll offer you exposure to varied project work, both operating client side and in a design and build environment working on
You Will Undertake And Manage (engineering) Design And Development Through The Application Of Proven Techniques And Procedures To Develop Appropriate Solutions To Client
Undertaking feasibility, conceptual and detailed design of multi-disciplinary projects whilst managing contracts and supervising junior staff.
Producing and checking design outputs such as drawings, specifications, schedules, reports and calculations etc, to achieve the optimum solution for the project.
Working in close collaboration with your team and managing design disciplines whilst understanding their role.
Ensuring deliverables are carried out within agreed timescales and budgets.
Ensuring that design solutions meet the client’s needs and expectations are met/exceeded.
Leading client and contractor liaison and supervising works on site when required.
Mentoring the next generation of civil engineers through training schemes and 1:1 mentoring on projects.
Ensuring that all work is carried out to the Company’s IMS, and current H&S legislation requirements, i.e. CDM Regulations 2015.
You will take ownership and responsibility for the quality of work you produce.
To Be Successful In This Role You’ll Possess
A relevant degree and be working towards Chartered Engineer status within 12 months or hold Incorporated status with a relevant professional institution.
Experience in the planning, management and delivery of elements of highway projects or work packages on larger multi-disciplinary projects and small local authority schemes.
Experience in the undertaking and management of highway geometry design in accordance with the DMRB, Cycling by Design 2021 and Manual for Streets, using Bentley OpenRoads or Civil 3D software.
Experience in the undertaking and management of highway ancillary works design and MCHW specification production.
Strong experience of AutoCAD and a sound understanding of its integration with the BIM environment.
Experience of common data environments such as ProjectWise, Viewpoint for Projects or BIM360.
The confidence to present design solutions and progress discussions both internally and externally to clients and stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What’s in it for you?
This is an exciting time to join Sweco and if you want to be part of a company who is small in all the best ways but large enough
From the moment you join us, you will receive the training you need to progress your career even further.
You will continue to learn from experienced people who share a passion for working together with our clients to deliver technical excellence.
If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.
Let’s transform society together at Sweco.
About Us
Transforming society together, we’re planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.
Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address
We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges,
Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring
Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability,
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