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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a local Authority based in Hull are looking for a Development and Design Engineer.

Position: Development and Design Engineer
Location: Hull
Type: Contract
Rate: £30.87 per hour 
Duration: 3 Months Intially but possiblity of extension.

Purpose of the Role: 

To lead on the investigation, design, project management, and delivery of high-quality civil and traffic engineering schemes. The role supports Hull City Council’s strategic goals by ensuring safe, sustainable transport infrastructure and effective highway asset management across the city.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) from inception through legal consultation to implementation, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Design and implement traffic calming measures, speed limit changes, and minor highway infrastructure improvements.
• Develop solutions for parking pressures, junction capacity improvements, and deliver active travel and wayfinding schemes.
• Provide technical advice on traffic-related matters to internal and external stakeholders including elected members and emergency services.
• Interpret and apply relevant design standards (e.g., TSRGD, LTN, DMRB) and contribute to scheme assessments and reports.
• Design and deliver highway maintenance and improvement schemes including resurfacing, footway improvements, drainage, and public realm enhancements.
• Lead project management duties using NEC4 contract principles, from feasibility to completion, including risk, budget, and resource management.
• Prepare detailed design packages including drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and contract data.
• Conduct site inspections, topographical surveys, and supervise contractors to ensure works meet quality, time, and safety requirements.
• Advise on highway maintenance strategies, asset renewal, and long-term lifecycle planning.

• HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience); working toward or holding IEng/CEng status.
• Extensive experience in both traffic and highway engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ParkMap, Key Lines/Signs, and MS Office.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; able to present complex technical information to non-specialists.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects independently.
• Sound understanding of current legislation, design guidance, and procurement regulations.
• Commitment to professional development, equality, and excellent customer service.