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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Newbury. Are looking for a Principal Engineer to join their organisation.

Job Role: Principal Engineer
Temporary or Permanent: PERM
Rate of Pay (umbrella and Inside IR35): £43,693 - £58,886
Location: Newbury
Office Based/Hybrid: TBC

Purpose:

• To contribute to the delivery of Environmental Services in West Berkshire, in particular, the delivery of all aspects of highway structures.
• To provide professional and technical advice on matters relating to highways structures.
• To deputise in the absence of the Asset Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Asset Manager, you will be working in the Highways team, preparing, developing and implementing maintenance and capital works schemes and undertake related functions associated with the management of highway bridges and associated structures.
• Undertake or manage work associated with assessment, design, strengthening and improvement of Highways structures in compliance with current standards, guidance and advice and in accordance with Construction Design and Management regulations
• Provide technical expertise to the Highway Structure Service to ensure that the organisation’s statutory obligations with regard to the maintenance and management of its bridge stock are satisfied
• Supervise scheme implementation/construction including contract administration, payments and settlement of accounts, acting as project manager (or equivalent) as required

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a Principal Engineer role or equivalent.
• Degree in Civil Engineering and / or significant experience in the procurement, management and delivery of highway and engineering works
• Knowledge of Highway Asset Management principles.
• Experience of acting as Designer / Principal Designer to ensure compliance with current CDM Regulations.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on   020 3854 4911
 to discuss further.

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