Site Engineer - Highways Confined Spaces
Posted Today by Hays
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Highways Engineer involves planning, designing, and delivering highways and drainage schemes, particularly in confined spaces. The position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while managing construction projects. A proactive approach and effective communication skills are essential for liaising with various stakeholders. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and certifications in civil engineering and safety practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, design, and deliver highways and drainage schemes.
- Emphasize operations in confined spaces, such as man-entry sewers and chambers.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to produce designs and manage construction.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Communicate effectively with site teams, authorities, and the public.
- Manage multiple packages against programme and budget.
- Maintain a safety-first mindset with strong situational awareness.
Key Skills:
- Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/BSc or higher) or equivalent.
- Working towards or holding IEng/CEng with ICE (or equivalent).
- NRSWA Operative and/or Supervisor certification.
- City & Guilds / Water UK-aligned certification for confined spaces.
- CSCS (appropriate card) for health and safety.
- IOSH Managing Safely or SSSTS (Supervisor) minimum; NEBOSH General/Construction desirable.
- Chapter 8 awareness/certification for temporary traffic management.
- Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or equivalent.
- Full UK driving licence.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: West Midlands
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Your new company We're seeking a proactive Highways Engineer to plan, design, and deliver highways and drainage schemes, with particular emphasis on confined spaces operations (e.g., man-entry sewers, chambers) and surface water/foul drainage in urban and rural environments. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to produce designs, manage construction, ensure compliance, and uphold safety and quality standards.
Your new role Safety-first mindset with strong situational awareness in live carriageways and confined spaces.Detail-oriented, with sound engineering judgement and problem-solving skills.Effective communicator-able to liaise with site teams, authorities, and the public. Organised, with the ability to manage multiple packages against programme and budget. Collaborative, proactive, and accountable.
What you'll need to succeed Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/BSc or higher) or equivalent.Professional: Working towards or holding IEng/CEng with ICE (or equivalent).Street Works: NRSWA (New Roads & Street Works Act) Operative and/or Supervisor.Confined Spaces: City & Guilds / Water UK-aligned certification (e.g., Medium Risk or High Risk Entry with top man & rescue awareness), including up-to-date gas detection, BA familiarity (where applicable), and Emergency/Rescue provisions.Health & Safety: CSCS (appropriate card). IOSH Managing Safely or SSSTS (Supervisor) minimum; NEBOSH General/Construction desirable.Traffic Management: Chapter 8 awareness/certification for temporary traffic management (TTM).First Aid: Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or equivalent.Driving: Full UK driving licence.
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