Highway Engineer
Reporting ToProject Manager
Contract TypeFull Time Permanent
Salary£35-45k
Benefits:Company car allowance, private pension
Location:O&M Depot Edgewater Rd, Belfast, BT3 9JQ

Working HoursNormal Office Hours – 37.5 Hours, 5 days per week but will be expected to work outside of office hours when necessary, and participate in Duty Officer on-call rota

Minimum QualificationsTertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or an appropriate relevant discipline

Minimum ExperiencePrevious experience in a related role. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of H&S requirements, Highway Asset Maintenance and works processes

Principal Functions

• Ensure the on-going safety of all parties involved with the implementation of your roles and responsibilities by maintaining the highest Health & Safety standards
• Ensure compliance with DBFO1 contracts for allocated asset classes, including all inspections and defect repairs for both O&M and Major Maintenance client works.
• Plan operations using risk reduction and cost comparison methodology.
• Ensure accurate cost capture against activities to inform future forecasts & budgets
• Maintain accreditations including ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and National Highways Sector Schemes by ensuring good Quality Management.
• Use RMMS database as the central database for all network data and to generate work orders as required.
• Develop Annual works/inspection programmes in conjunction with the Operations teams
• Procure works as required
• Manage works delivery
• Identify opportunities for delivery improvements and efficiencies
• Participate in regular works planning meetings with your team

Core Competencies and Attributes

• Logical
• Computer literate
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent negotiating skills