Job Description
Overview
I am looking for an experienced Civil Highways Engineer to support a large scale infrastructure programme on a portfolio of projects in the Inverness area.
With multiple schemes progressing from detailed design into delivery phases, this role will focus on the review and assurance of highway designs, alongside coordination of external approvals and interfaces.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and assess highway engineering designs to ensure compliance with relevant technical specifications and project engineering guidance
- Provide assurance that designs are practical, consistent, and suitable for construction
- Act as the single point of contact with The Highland Council for all highways-related matters
- Coordinate with internal technical, operational, and project stakeholders
- Interface with contractors and their design consultants to align standards and ensure consistency across projects
- Support the progression of designs through approval processes with the local authority
- Work across multiple concurrent capital projects, ensuring quality and value are maintained throughout
Key Requirements
- Strong civil engineering background with a focus on highways infrastructure
- Demonstrable experience in reviewing and approving highway designs
- Knowledge of Inverness / Highland road networks and local authority expectations
- Proven stakeholder management experience, ideally involving local councils
- Ability to act as a central coordination point across multiple projects and disciplines
- Comfortable working across complex infrastructure programmes
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