Senior Pavement Engineer - Leatherhead

About the role

The role will provide technical design input to proposing and detailing design solutions for upcoming highways pavement renewal schemes around the CPS (M25) network.

There is a broad range of engineering design challenges across the M25 and the need for safe and efficient design solutions are fundamental for keeping the UK's biggest, busiest and most critical road networks operational day in, day
out.

This role will provide the individual with projects where they can have complete design ownership over,leading and directing the design outcome of schemes, completing detailed design and then having the opportunity to follow through the practical construction onsite across the M25 network.

The designer will be expected to assist with method engineering reviews with framework contractors and ensure the design is based around safe and efficient construction processes.

The role will require efficient design coordination, reviewing documentation from Framework Consultants and assist in managing design workload in line with the delivery priorities and road space booking programme. The role will require a close working relationship with Asset and PM teams and other designers responsible for the relevant assets.

General: Focus on cost-effective design solutions to maintain or improve the M25 highways asset to the standards agreed and considering the needs of key stakeholders. Deliver the outcomes agreed with the National Highways and Connect Plus DBFO Co. to programme and budget, and to meet CPS quality standards. Coordinate with Design, Asset and PM teams and organisations (NH SES)

What you'll be doing

Main focus areas:

Develop and agree briefs with the design team and design suppliers, to cover scope, budget and
programme, and to obtain agreement from Asset lead.

Prepare designs, reports, specifications and other deliverables to budget and programme.

Undertake optioneering and feasibility of design solutions and preparation of whole life costing.

Preparation and review of contract documentation.

Review of Traffic Management Plans, Diversion Routes and organise Temporary Traffic Regulation
Orders with Highways England and Local Councils.

Deliver schemes in accordance with CPS Quality Management Processes and CPS internal standards.

Work with the Project Manager to lead the internal Gateway reviews during the design phase to
ensure that they are timely and appropriate sign off is achieved at each Gateway.

To manage and monitor all resources (internal and external) for delivery to budget and programme.

To review and check deliverables from internal and external designers to ensure that designs are
complete and compliant, and ensure they meet the brief and agreed outcomes, prior to submission
to National Highways through the Review Process.

Report to the Desing lead, Principal Engineer and Project Manager on performance against budget
and programme.

Live the Connect Plus Services Values (One team, Customer focus, Respect, Excellence, Trust)

Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.

Technically accountable for the design solutions, engaging with method engineering reviews to drive
innovative solutions that can be safely installed and are best for the asset need.

Support the delivery of the business' sustainability activities.
Other areas of work:

Assist Engineers in carrying out site surveys on the network.

Seek innovation and continual improvement in the delivery of schemes and techniques used in
design and construction.

To take part in detailed design workshops and provide an holistic viewpoint when Principal Designer
scheme reviews are being undertaken.

Liaise with all statutory bodies/authorities as required - such as Highway Authorities, Planning Authorities and statutory undertakers.

Assist in identifying and presenting schemes that need to be included in the 5 Year Asset Management Renewals Programme.

Who we're looking for

Broad skills, knowledge and understanding of highway related design areas, including design codes
(DMRB/MCDHW/TSRGD etc.) relevant to highway engineering.

Knowledge of CDM and other H&S legislation.

Hold a relevant College/University vocational qualification. (MEng/MSC/BEng/BSc/HNC and HND).

Membership of an appropriate professional institution (ICE or CIHT).

Registered with the Engineering Council at IEng or CEng level or with good relevant experience and
expecting to obtain IEng/CEng within 12 months from appointment.

Broad understanding of environmental requirements of highway schemes.

Appropriate recent experience in highway engineering on Local Authority or the strategic high-speed
network

Understanding of environmental requirements of highway schemes.

Broad knowledge of Quality Management & IMS.

Licensed to drive in the UK or with reciprocal agreement

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Connect Plus Services (CPS) brings together the collective strength of our parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK. With around 600 people, based at eight locations across the M25 network, we work on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways to manage the operation of the M hours a day, 365 days a year, from routine maintenance to managing the whole-life requirement of thousands of assets across the network.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:

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