Roads & Highways Engineer

Job description / Role

Roads & Highways Engineer - The Falklands

We are currently recruiting for a Roads & Highways Engineer for multiple projects in the Falklands.

Our client is looking for someone to be the lead professional on matters relating to Highways. To manage the Highways Section of the Public Works Department and oversee the construction and maintenance of all roads and associated assets on the Islands.

This job will be responsible for an annual operational budget of £1,300,000. (£480,000 revenue) and annual value of Capital work up to £2,700,000.

Role Specific Responsibilities:
• The development and implementation of Capital and Operating budgets including the financial management for those budgets and the resources to complete the annual programs of work.
• Monitoring the condition of all Highways Assets including surfaced roads, un-surfaced roads, bridges, cattle grids, culverts and signs and developing works programs considering the extent of works, available resources and budget.
• Assisting the Design Engineer in the development of cost effective scheme proposals and designs, including in the preparation of specifications and drawings.
• Preparation of reports and contract documents, including specifications for Highways projects.
• Supervising direct labor and contractors to ensure compliance with contract conditions, specifications, standards and best practice in health and safety for each project.

Requirements

Our client is looking for someone with the following Key Skills and Attributes:
• BSc/BEng qualification in relevant degree course
• Computer literate with understanding of Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Project
• Hold and maintain a full driving license
• Minimum 10 years civil engineering experience in highways with a design consultancy or civil engineering Contractor, including at least 5 years at this level.
• Proven sound experience of design, build and maintaining surfaced and un-surfaced roads
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to develop and keep comprehensive and clear records of work undertaken and present clear written reports to line manager
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Organized approach to meeting deadlines and prioritizing conflicting demands

In return our client will offer a 2-year contract in the region of £50k per annum which is taxed at 10%. On top of this they will give flights, accommodation (allowance) and a 25% bonus when you complete the 2-year contract.

About the Company

The Highfield Company is a specialist recruitment consultancy that focuses on the international construction and engineering industry sectors. With combined recruitment experience of more than 20 years, the directors have worked on technical and management positions at all levels, from Graduate to Executive, and for many of the Construction industry’s leading companies.

With experience of sourcing candidates for assignments in over 100 countries, The Highfield Company is perfectly equipped to service the needs and requirements of any construction, property or engineering based employer anywhere in the world. Our consultants are specialists in their designated disciplines, which include Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, PQS & Cost Consultancy, Project Management, Consulting Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical and Facilities Management.