# Engineer - Minor Works

**Company**: Southwark Council
**Location**: London Borough of Southwark, Greater London
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: GBP 47,367 - 55,080 per year
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Government & Public Sector

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## Description

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Engineer - Minor Works to join our Highways - Transport Projects Service team at Southwark Council. As an Engineer - Minor Works, you will be responsible for managing and delivering highway design projects, with a particular focus on minor works schemes and improvements to walking, cycling and the public realm.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Leading the design development of minor highway works schemes

- Producing accurate and clear AutoCAD drawings

- Managing project budgets and programmes for schemes typically valued up to £300k

- Coordinating with internal teams, consultants and contractors to develop practical and buildable design solutions

- Preparing technical reports, specifications, contract documentation and tender information

- Supporting public consultations and stakeholder engagement activities

- Undertaking site visits, surveys and inspections to inform design and delivery decisions

- Providing technical advice on highway design, constructability, materials and compliance with current standards

- Supporting procurement processes and contractor management

- Ensuring projects comply with CDM 2015 requirements and relevant health and safety standards

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- A recognised degree in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering or a related discipline

- A practical understanding of the statutory framework, regulations and design guidance for transport and highway schemes

- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD for producing technical drawings

- Experience managing capital projects through feasibility, design, consultation and delivery stages

- Experience delivering highway and transport improvement schemes

- Experience preparing cost estimates, bills of quantities and work instructions

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

- The ability to develop practical design solutions within a complex urban environment

- Knowledge of CDM requirements and design risk management principles

- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality project delivery

The salary for this role is GBP 47,367 - 55,080 per year.

## Skills

### Required
- AutoCAD
- Civil Engineering
- Highway Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- CDM 2015

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