Assistant Highway Engineer

Job title: Assistant Highway Engineer

Type: Salaried

Salary: Dependent on experience, skills and location

An introduction to our unique company…

Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies.

We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. We’re a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard. This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We’re a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer.

Your career with Waterman Aspen…

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Drainage Engineer will see you as a key member of the North East team and you can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry - increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

Experience required…

Essential:

• A relevant Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, or Foundation Degree / HNC / HND together with sufficient post qualification experience
• UK experience within a public, private or third-sector UK-based client
• Demonstratable skills and experience in highway design
• Awareness and understanding of highway design guidance and standards including DMRB (Design Manual for Roads and Bridges), Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20 (Low Traffic Neighbourhood), TSRGD (Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions), MCHW and other relevant codes of practice and design standards
• Understanding of Health & Safety & Environment in design and construction
• Awareness of CDM (Construction Design Management) 2015 regulations

Desirable:

• Competent user of AutoCAD and / or Civil 3D
• A full UK driving licence
• Experience with KeySign & KeyLines

You’ll get this and so much more…

A salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:

• Company car or car allowance
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (buy up to 5 more)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community