2 years contract role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
The Engineer will support Slough Borough Councils Regeneration Housing and Environment directorate in delivering highway and transport infrastructure projects.
The role involves producing high-quality designs across all project stages with a focus on public transport active travel and road safety schemes.
This is a long-term contract position requiring both technical design expertise and financial awareness working in a hybrid arrangement.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Produce design documentation for highway and transport projects including concept preliminary and detailed designs.
Prepare drawings calculations reports and technical specifications.
Deliver schemes relating to public transport cycling walking and road safety improvements.
Ensure designs comply with UK highway standards (DMRB Manual for Streets LTN 1/20).
Use industry-standard software such as Civil 3D AutoCAD Keylines Keysigns and Vehicle Tracking.
Support project delivery from inception through to completion.
Monitor project budgets and maintain financial control.
Collaborate with internal teams stakeholders and external consultants.
Contribute to regeneration and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Skills/Experience:
Proven experience in highway and transport engineering design.
Strong working knowledge of UK highway design standards (DMRB Manual for Streets LTN 1/20).
Experience designing public transport and active travel schemes (cycling and walking).
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D Keylines Keysigns and Vehicle Tracking software.
Experience producing technical drawings reports and specifications.
Budget monitoring and financial management experience.
Good understanding of road safety engineering principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Additional Information:
Bi-Weekly Payments.
The closing date: 30/04/2026 @17:00.
Contract: 24 months (04/05/2026 03/05/2028).
Hours: 37 per week (08:00 17:00).
IR35 Status: Outside IR35.
Pay Rate: 317 per day (Umbrella).
Location: Hybrid working (3 days per week on-site at Observatory House Slough).
Proven experience in highway and transport engineering design. Strong working knowledge of UK highway design standards (DMRB Manual for Streets LTN 1/20). Experience designing public transport and active travel schemes (cycling and walking). Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D Keylines Keysigns and Vehicle Tracking software. Experience producing technical drawings reports and specifications. Budget monitoring and financial management experience. Good understanding of road safety engineering principles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proven experience in highway and transport engineering working knowledge of UK highway design standards (DMRB Manual for Streets LTN 1/20).