Assistant Engineer

Assistant Engineer needed in Bradford, £14.51ph PAYE – Reference: 5310082

The primary focus of this role will be on Section 278 highway agreements, including the review and assessment of technical drawings to ensure compliance with Manual for Streets, DMRB, and relevant standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing highway design drawings for compliance and constructability.
• Identifying errors, inconsistencies, and potential risks within submitted designs.
• Checking Bills of Quantities (BoQs) to ensure they accurately reflect the required works on site and that rates are reasonable and commercially sound.
• Managing programmes and project activities using Microsoft Project or similar software.
• Maintaining excellent organisation and diary management to effectively coordinate multiple workstreams and deadlines.

Office attendance is expected for a minimum of three days per week, specifically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. These days are mandatory and non-negotiable.

Additional office attendance may be required at certain stages of the project, potentially increasing to five days per week where business needs dictate.

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [email protected] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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