Senior Highways Engineer

Senior Highways EngineerLocation: OxfordshireHours: Full Time – 37 hours per weekRate: £228.84 PAYE per day
We are seeking an experienced Senior Highways Engineer to lead the delivery of highway maintenance and improvement schemes across Oxfordshire. The role involves identifying, designing, and managing schemes relating to carriageways, footways, drainage systems, safety barriers, and other highway assets.
Key responsibilities include overseeing scheme delivery, managing budgets, procurement and risk, preparing specifications and contract documents, undertaking site investigations, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. You will provide technical expertise, support strategic planning, produce reports for senior leaders and Members, and act as an escalation point for complex issues.
The successful candidate will also manage and develop staff, promote continuous improvement, build strong stakeholder relationships, and deputise for the Team Leader when required.Requirements

• Educated to degree level with a relevant professional qualification such as Incorporated Engineer accreditation or equivalent, OR significant demonstrable industry experience
• Proven experience in highways engineering and scheme delivery
• Strong knowledge of highway maintenance and asset management
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, procurement, and risk
• Ability to use sound judgement in complex and sensitive situations
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with the ability to produce clear and concise reports
• Understanding and experience using data, insight, and performance measures to inform decision-making and improve service outcomes
• Strong stakeholder management and team leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Knowledge of relevant highways legislation and standards

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking highways team delivering essential infrastructure improvements across the county.