Newham Council
Engineer - Major Projects Team
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About the Role
Newham is an ambitious borough committed to putting people at the heart of everything we do. Highways, Sustainable Transport and Parking Services are universal, front-facing services that residents and visitors interact with every day. It is therefore vital that we continue to strengthen these services and make them as responsive as possible to the needs of our communities.
The Engineer role is key to achieving this goal, working as part of a team of professionals delivering major highways and sustainable transport projects across the borough.
Our current programme includes a diverse range of major projects, including Western Gateway, Pool Street, Westfield Avenue, and the Romford Road and Barking Road corridor improvements. These projects vary in scope and include public realm improvements, cycling and walking corridor enhancements, play areas, landscaping, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), and highway improvements.
The Pool Street and Westfield Avenue projects, together with improvements to surrounding roads, aim to improve the highway network and road layouts within and around the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Both projects are multi-million-pound schemes and will be delivered by Newham Council over the coming years.
Key Responsibilities
The post-holder will support the Senior Engineer in the successful delivery of multi-million-pound projects and programmes. The role will involve taking a lead role in highway design, including the preparation and development of detailed highway drawings to facilitate construction by the Council’s Term Contractors.
The successful candidate will be expected to have advanced AutoCAD drafting skills, with a proven track record of producing high-quality, accurate and well-coordinated technical drawings in accordance with relevant design standards, specifications and best practice.
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Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Undertaking regular site visits and inspections.
- Carrying out feasibility studies and site assessments.
- Developing practical and innovative highway design solutions.
- Preparing and reviewing detailed highway design drawings and technical information.
- Supporting the delivery of projects from preliminary design through to construction and completion.
- Working with contractors, consultants and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Monitoring and managing contractors on site.
- Supporting the Senior Engineer with project coordination, programme and delivery requirements.
- Providing technical guidance and support to junior staff where required.
All duties will be undertaken to a high professional standard and in accordance with relevant legislation, design standards, Council procedures and industry best practice, under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Engineer.
Experience and Qualifications
The successful candidate should be suitably experienced and hold a relevant HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering or a related discipline.
Typically, this role would suit an early-career engineer with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in highway or civil engineering design and project delivery.
The candidate should have demonstrable experience in highway design and the production of detailed technical drawings, together with a strong understanding of relevant highway design standards and construction principles. Advanced AutoCAD skills and the ability to produce accurate, coordinated and construction-ready drawings are essential.
What the Role Offers
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad experience across the full lifecycle of major highways and sustainable transport projects, from preliminary design and feasibility through to construction and implementation on site.
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The post-holder will work closely with both the design and delivery teams, gaining valuable all-round experience in the delivery of highways and public realm projects within a complex urban environment. The role will also provide opportunities to develop experience in the day-to-day coordination and management of junior staff, external consultants and contractors.
The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering high-quality infrastructure that supports Newham’s ambitions for improved walking, cycling, public realm and sustainable transport across the borough.
About the Location
The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock.
Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.
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