Overall Purpose of Job

Assist the Principal Designer (PD) and Project Manager (PM) in delivering the design for a major highway realignment and public realm improvements project.
Involvement in both RIBA Stage 3 and 4 design phases.
Address design changes during construction, working closely with the PM to resolve site queries and adapt designs as needed.

Job Context

Report to the PD for day-to-day design delivery.
Assist the Senior Site Engineer and PM as instructed by the PD.
Proficiency in Highways Design and the Manual Contract Document for Highways Works.
Produce construction series drawings using Autodesk AutoCAD.
Attend design meetings and prepare technical notes for PD review.
Manage Health and Safety and risk management responsibilities.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Manage workshops for stakeholders, architects, and designers.
Liaise with external organizations (e.g., other boroughs, Network Rail, TfL) for design approvals.
Research, design, and evaluate alternative solutions to identified problems.
Organize workload and supervise project members to meet targets.
Assist the Site Engineer with design-related queries.
Deputize for the PD and SE as needed.

Personal Specifications

Qualifications

Relevant degree or equivalent academic qualifications.
Member of a Professional Institution, working towards Chartered Engineer status.

Skills and Abilities

Proven highway design skills, including competency in current highway and urban design practices.
Proficiency in 3D level design.
Strong analytical and numeracy skills.
Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to build productive working relationships with colleagues.
Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation.
Confident and clear communicator, adaptable to various stakeholders.
High level of professional skills in Highway design, Traffic Management, and Civil Engineering schemes valued between £1m and £5m