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Highway/Civil Engineer
 
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Highway/Civil Engineer to support the delivery of carriageway maintenance and improvement schemes. You will contribute to the planning, procurement, and supervision of highway projects, ensuring compliance with all technical, safety, and environmental standards.
 
The main duties of the Highway/Civil Engineer are:
·Undertake visual inspections of carriageways to identify areas needing structural patching, resurfacing, or preventative maintenance.
·Measure and record sections of carriageway requiring treatment, including on-site marking of work areas.
·Prepare site-specific Bills of Quantities (BoQs) detailing the required works.
·Liaise with stakeholders including utility companies, Streetworks teams, members of the public, and local councillors to coordinate and communicate works.
·Ensure all necessary environmental and legislative consents (e.g. ecology assessments) are obtained in collaboration with internal specialists.
The Highway/Civil Engineer will have key experience in:
·Highways or civil engineering project delivery, including inspections and site supervision.
·Good knowledge of NEC4 contract management and CDM Regulations.
·Proficiency in preparing Bills of Quantities and interpreting technical drawings/specifications.
 
For more information and to apply for the role, please call Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
 
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Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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Job Title: Senior Engineer Civils & Highways

Location: Kent
Reporting to: Project Director / Project Manager
Purpose: Lead and manage the delivery of complex highways and civil engineering works, ensuring compliance with design, safety, quality, and stakeholder requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Delivering Results

• Manage and deliver highways and civil engineering works (including groundworks, draina.

We're looking for an experienced Highways Supervisor to join a leading highways contractor delivering quality infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities:

·Oversee and coordinate highways works on-site
·Plan and manage daily operations, ensuring compliance and safety
·Utilise National Highways roadspace allocation tools (e.g., SRN/TMA)
·Implement and supervise traffic management (TM) in accordance with regulations

Requirements:

·Proven supervisory experience in highways construction
·Strong knowledge of traffic management (TM)
·Proficiency in planning works and using National Highways roadspace booking systems
·Excellent communication and leadership skills

For more information please click APPLY NOW or call Luke Clifford on (phone number removed)
 
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If you feel that you are right for this job technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for jobs very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current job for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Parking professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 70+ years' experience in this market. Please call Luke at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
 

• Installing and maintaining street lighting apparatus and furniture, this could be street lights, signposts or signs
• Taking part in diagnosing faults, and fixing faulty equipment if needed
• Changing, maintaining and testing of equipment to prevent any future issues
• Ensuring we deliver outstanding service to our clients and the general public
• Operating a mobile elevated working platform
• Working to strict safety guidelines and regulations

• You will have an electrical background and will have completed an apprenticeship achieving an NVQ Level 3
• We work in all weathers! So you need to be the type of person who is happy working outdoors all year round.
• A lot of this role will be working at height, so you need to be comfortable with working in a MEWP above the ground.
• We do need you to have a full UK Driving Licence as we cover a wide range of locations
• You need to be able to attend indicdents within 1 hour of Blaenau Gwent, Monmouth and Torfaen

• We would look for you to hold IPAF/PASMA working at heights training
• It would be a benefit if you have a good knowledge of the 18th Edition
• If you are qualified to AM2, City and Guilds 2391 qualification this would be a benefit but not essential
• Completion of a G39 Electrical Safety in the planning, installation, commissioning and maintenance of public lighting and other street furniture training Course
• An HGV Class 2 Licence

Job Advert: Highway Agent
Location: Penrith
Salary: Up to £6,500
My client, a leading civil engineering contractor, is delivering a major package of works on a nationally significant highways scheme in Penrith. They are seeking an experienced Agent to take full responsibility for site delivery, team management, and client liaison.
This is a permanent opportunity offering up to £65,000, with long-term work secured on a flagship infrastructure project.
Key Requirements:
·Proven experience managing highways or major civils projects
·Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
·SMSTS and relevant site qualifications
FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
 
By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
 
 

• Undertake a wide range of general highway maintenance works, including potholing, drainage maintenance, cleaning, litter picking, and working with bituminous materials.
li>Perform general fencing, grass cutting, basic masonry, concrete/paving, and other similar associated highway work.
• Operate all small plant and tools required to undertake these duties.
• Carry out basic setting out of work and work to precise levels.
• Work safely in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and Council policy.
• Operate a wheeled loading shovel.
• Maintain basic work records and undertake basic health & safety assessments, recording the information electronically if required.
• Participate in winter maintenance duties and standby rota arrangements if required.
• Direct the work of other operatives as needed.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

• Able to carry out heavy physical manual duties over prolonged periods.
• Capable of working as part of a team and with minimal supervision.
• Able to take instructions effectively.
• Skilled in operating construction plant, such as rollers, breakers, compactors, and disc cutters.
• Willing to undertake training to expand skills base and health & safety awareness.
• Possess a minimum standard of literacy to maintain basic work records.
• Courteous in dealing with staff and the public.
• Proficient in using personal electronic communication equipment.
• Accept legal responsibilities for health & safety, including wearing personal protective equipment when required and working safely.
• Prepared to wear the designated uniform.
• Understand and agree with the principles of Equal Opportunities.

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Highways Operative

7.30am start 4pm Finish

37 hours per week    £14.84 per hour

3 Months Contract

Highways Operative will be assisting trades person  in daily duties from laying kerbs, blocks, and flags.

Candidate must have a full driving license also a valid CSCS card with good highways maintenance experience.

Role may include driving dumpers so a valid ticket would be an advantage. Abrasive wheels certificate would also be an advantage.

Operative will be assisting trades person in daily duties from laying kerbs, blocks, and flags.

Candidate must have a full driving license also a valid CSCS card with good highways maintenance experience.

Role may include driving dumpers so a valid ticket would be an advantage.

Abrasive wheels certificate would also be an advantage.  

Interested Please apply