Consultant - Associate Highway Engineer
Location: London
Our Values:
Excellence; Innovation; Collaboration; Ethics; Sustainability
We are a multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering services across the UK within the construction, transportation, highways, and infrastructure sectors. Our business has been built on exceptional people and commitment to service excellence.
Our in-depth knowledge of the areas in which we work in, allows us to provide considered advice on development and investment strategies, risk management, procurement strategy, and design development.
As a business that designs and delivers public realm and streetscape projects we understand that reflecting the needs of the communities we serve is key to long-term success - not just for our clients but for those that use and interact with these spaces.
We pride ourselves on our culture of supportive growth, providing mentoring opportunities and assisting with both professional and personal development. We know our people are the heart of our success and we really love what we do – we work smarter, together.
Opportunity:
We are looking to appoint talented Consultant to Associate Highway Engineer to play a key role in our growing Highways Engineering business.
The roles will primarily involve leading the development of detailed designs in urban environments supported by our existing team, providing technical expertise, and contributing to the future growth of the business. NRP are currently engaged on a number of very high-profile and challenging projects for key clients, and there would be the opportunity to become involved in these projects directly and play a pivotal role in their delivery.
NRP specialise in developing active travel, public realm, traffic and transportation schemes and undertaking transport planning studies for public and private sector clients. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to input into schemes from initial feasibility through to detailed design and implementation. We have established a strong reputation for producing high quality schemes for a variety of purposes and have a good track record in developing innovative methodologies and solutions.
The project work that NRP undertakes is varied, challenging and often high-profile due to the clients that we work for in Central London and across the UK. This ensures that the successful candidate will enjoy an interesting and satisfying work-life with many opportunities to develop valuable skills and experience.
This is an excellent chance to join an exciting and growing business in which you can personally play a core role in the future development and success. You will be provided with opportunities for internal and external training as part of a programme of continuous professional development.
Key Skills/Qualifications Required:
- A good standard relevant degree, or a post graduate qualification in Civil Engineering or a suitable level of professional experience to demonstrate capability.
- At least 3 years industry experience.
- Experience developing highway designs in accordance with the DMRB, TfL streetscape guidance, LTN1/20, LCDS and TSRGD as well as other industry standard documentation and guidance.
- Experience designing using AutoCAD with the ability to produce high quality drawing and design packages.
- Experience completing the Statutory Undertaker’s plant diversion processes from initial searches, through to quotations and collaborative implementation.
- Good written communication skills with the ability to compile reports suitable for issue to clients and stakeholders.
- Experience with industry CDM 2015 requirements for Principal Designers and Designers, with a working knowledge of the responsibilities of the client and contractor.
- Confident communicator liaising with clients, colleagues and sub-contractors and sub-consultants.
- Able to work proactively and use initiative.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team to deliver projects in challenging London locations.
Desirable Skills / Qualifications – preferred but not essential
- Experience using Gantt charts to plan and track project progress.
- Experience with financial tracking and reporting over the life of a project
- Experience mentoring junior members of staff and working as a team to deliver projects.
- Ability to take a lead role in delivering a project.
- Working knowledge of Civils 3D
- Experience collaborating with other disciplines (e.g. urban design)
- Working knowledge designing SuDS and raingardens
- Working to towards Incorporated Engineer or above this with a relevant professional body.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
NRP is proud to be an inclusive employer. We value diversity of thought, background and experience, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, supported and able to do their best work. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace where required. If you need any support or adjustments to apply or to perform the role, please let us know, we’re happy to discuss this with you.
An excellent benefits package will be offered to the successful applicant which will include
- Competitive Salary
- Private Healthcare through Vitality
- Bupa Dental
- Medicash Plan
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
- Hybrid working 2 days in the office with the rest from home
- Additional perk of retail discounts
- Workplace Pension
- Training and Development
- Sponsorship of Professional Membership
- Eligibility for a performance related bonus