We are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Engineer level S278 Engineer to support the continuing success of our Birmingham office.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Engineer to take a leading role in helping to deliver a varied range of schemes from small highway improvements to large residential and commercial developments access junctions within one of the UK’s leading independent consultancies.

For the right individual, this is an excellent opportunity to help develop a strategically important sector of the business. PJA is currently engaged in a number of projects ranging from small scale development up to larger scale projects ranging between 150 to 5000 residential units and supporting infrastructure.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate will provide design expertise and support on a wide range of commercial and residential projects ensuring designs are prepared in accordance with current legislation, best practice, council policies and to the highest technical standards. With the necessary support, they will have the opportunity to run their own projects and grow and develop their team, providing technical mentoring to more junior team members.

They will have a degree in Civil Engineering (or other appropriate qualification) and will have gained extensive in-depth experience in the design of both commercial and residential developments including infrastructure, external works and drainage and as well as expertise in negotiations with highway and planning authorities to agree proposed designs.

They will also have:

• Knowledge of national design standards and best practice (i.e. DMRB, Manual for Streets, NRSWA etc)
• Knowledge of adoption agreements for roads and drainage (including S278, S38 & S104)
• Knowledge of highway and drainage adoption processes and legal requirements for S278, S38 and S104.
• Comprehensive understanding and use of software packages including AutoCAD, Civils 3D and Micro Drainage.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience of meeting attendance to discuss issues with clients, architects, contractors, local authorities and other statutory bodies.
• Good time management and organisational skills with the ability to maintain good records.
• Experience managing tasks to delivering projects on time and to a budget.
• Ability to mentor junior members of staff.
• Ability to engage with clients team or representative and develop relationships to help grow the business.
• The ability to produce technical reports.

Experience of public realm design, active travel, cycling schemes, major highways design and / or utilities co-ordination would be advantageous, as would site monitoring or supervision experience, the ability to produce fee proposals and bids, experience of the financial management and control of projects.

Rewards and Benefits

As a member of the PJA team, you can expect:

• An attractive and modern working environment with good accessibility by all modes of transport
• The opportunity to progress quickly within the firm
• A wide range of challenging projects
• Ongoing support, training and mentoring from senior professionals within the business with a real commitment from senior management towards personal and professional development

We also offer an attractive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary;
• 25 Days annual leave plus the ability to purchase an additional 5 days leave;
• Flexible working arrangements;
• Private healthcare;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• Payment of professional subscription; and
• Membership of our group pension scheme.

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this role, then please email your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]. Please ensure you state the role you are applying for in the email subject.