Highways, Traffic & Transportation Assistant Engineer

Major GPS have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Traffic & Transport Engineer to take up an important role in the future of an organisation that is committed to providing a quality service to its growing Client base. As Assistant Engineer you will join the Traffic and Transportation team which currently consists of a number of engineers considering the highway aspects of a wide variety of private and public sector development proposals.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will join a vibrant team and work on a range of highways & transportation projects across the UK, enabling you to advance your career, whilst giving you the freedom to achieve personal growth and development. We will provide you with the opportunities to enable you to succeed and support you to reach your potential.
• Preparing supporting documentation in relation to planning applications and other legal aspects of the development industry.
• Assist in the preliminary design of junction arrangements and sustainable transport facilities to serve the developments in question.
• Liaise with Clients and to assist our Principal Engineers in managing a team of engineers and technicians working on a range of projects.
• Working alongside Local, Regional and National Planning and Highway Authorities, Public and Private Developers, the position offers an exciting opportunity to take up an important role.
• Awareness and full participation in our commitment to equality and diversity, the environment and health and safety.

Skills/Experience Required

• Some experience working in a consulting engineering office environment.
• Preferably some experience of a highways development control or similar role and will ideally hold, or will be working towards, EngTech or Incorporated Engineer status.
• You will preferably have some knowledge of software packages such as TRICS, Tempro and Junctions along with a basic understanding of the preparation of Transport Assessments and other related reports.
• The use of Junctions and LinSig software packages are required together with experience of highway design standards.
• You will be working in a positive team environment therefore you should be confident and personable with the ability to integrate.
• As an Assistant Engineer in our team you will benefit from ICE accredited, IHT, and IHIE training towards professional qualifications and will receive a Competitive Salary Commensurate with Experience.