About the role
The role will provide technical design input into proposing and detailing design solutions for upcoming pavement renewal schemes across the Connect Plus Services (M25) network. There is a wide range of pavement engineering challenges across the M25, and the need for safe, efficient and cost-effective design solutions is fundamental to maintaining the operation and performance of one of the UK’s busiest and most critical road networks.
The role will provide opportunities for the individual to contribute to the development of pavement schemes, supporting design activities from concept through to detailed design under the guidance of senior engineers. The role will also provide the opportunity to follow through the practical construction onsite across the M25 network.
The Pavement Engineer will be expected to provide technical support to engineering reviews with stakeholders and contribute to the development of pavement designs that consider safe, efficient and buildable construction processes.
The role will require effective design coordination, checking the documentation produced by Framework Consultants and supporting the management of design workloads in line with delivery priorities, programme constraints and road space booking requirements. The role will require close working relationships with Asset engineers, Project Managers and designers responsible for relevant assets.
The role will focus on supporting the delivery of cost-effective pavement design
solutions that maintain or improve the M25 highways asset in accordance with agreed
standards and stakeholder requirements. Contribute to the delivery of 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).
Can be based at Dartford, Leatherhead or South Mimms with travel to sites across M25 network.
What you'll be doing
- Undertake optioneering and feasibility assessments of pavement design solutions as part of value management workshops, considering whole-life cost, safety, performance, sustainability and buildability, under the direction of senior engineers and principal engineers.
- Prepare designs, reports, specifications and other deliverables to budget and programme, under the guidance of the senior engineer.
- Assist in the delivery of pavement investigations, including preparation of investigation scopes, reviewing and interpreting data, and developing appropriate design solutions based on findings.
- Review of Traffic Management Plans, Diversion Routes and organise Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders with Highways England and Local Councils.
- Participate in design reviews, technical assurance and gateway processes, providing engineering input to support timely approvals and high-quality outcomes.
- Deliver schemes in accordance with CPS Quality Management Processes and CPS internal standards.
- Report to the Senior engineer and Principal Engineer and provide regular updates on the progress risk and technical issues.
Who we're looking for
Experience:
- Working knowledge of relevant UK highway design standards, specification and guidance.
- Knowledge of CDM and other H&S legislation.
- Experience in delivering schemes, including design, maintenance or renewal of
highway pavements on trunk roads, motorways or similar infrastructure assets.
- Experience in producing technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
- Experience in contributions to design reviews, technical assurance and quality management processes.
- Working knowledge of the use of relevant computer design applications (AutoCAD).
- Sound knowledge of pavement materials and their applications.
- Ability to support the coordination of design activities to achieve agreed programme, budget and quality requirements.
Qualifications:
- Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related highways discipline.
- Working towards, or holding, professional registration with a recognised engineering institution (e.g. ICE, IHE) at Incorporated or Chartered level.
- Working towards or holding, Pavement Engineer Certificate from the Institute of Asphalt Technology.
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 M25 24 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 www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
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: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]
Job Reference: BBUK19250
