Highways Engineer

**Company Description**

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Company Name: Atkins

AtkinsRéalis is the trading name of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc., a Canadian company based in Montreal that provides engineering, procurement, and construction Management (EPCM) services to various industries, including mining and metallurgy, infrastructure, environment and water, infrastructure, and clean energy.

As one of the world’s leading consultancies operating in the built and natural environment, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals around the world in search of a rewarding career.

As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built environment, **AtkinsRéalis C**airo** is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first-class solutions that combine innovation, imagination, and best practice.

Due to our continuing expansion, we currently have an opportunity for a** Highways Engineer **on multi-disciplinary offshore executed projects from Cairo, Egypt.

Working in a multi-disciplinary team of designers and engineers providing a professional design service to our clients, this is an ideal opportunity for individuals looking to develop their international experience with a world-renowned consultant.

**Requirements**:
**Essential**
- Qualified Degree in Civil Engineering from a reputed institute
- Have relevant experience in the region of around 8 to 12 years in consultancy business working on highways and related features
- Experienced user of MX design, AutoCAD and AASHTO
- Experience implementing quality standards and procedures
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Evidence of having successfully delivered highway projects

**Desirable**
- Holds a Masters Degree in a relevant discipline
- Expert in the use of MX road design software and AutoCAD
- Experience of using AutoDesk Civils 3D for the design of highway schemes
- Experience of the design of grade separated junctions
- Experience of the design of pipe drainage networks
- Working knowledge of UK highway design standards

**Responsibilities**

You will be an engineer within the highways team, carrying out the design and checking a range of elements associated with highway projects. You will be responsible for:

- Project-based supervision of designers and drafting staff
- Maintaining technical quality standards and mentoring junior designers
- Delivering projects on time and budget
- Liaising with UK/ ME-based customers in a responsive and client-focused manner

**The Individual**
- Be highly self-motivated and ambitious
- Have a track record of technical achievement and client satisfaction within the highways and bridges industry.
- Be able to work with mínimal supervision.
- Have the ability to adapt to different cultures and working environments to build rapport with customers.
- Be able to build excellent working relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Have the experience of using written and spoken English within a business environment
- The position is to be based in Cairo, Egypt.

**Training**

AtkinsRéalis develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. We are an accredited Investor in People and run a Continuous Development Programme.

AtkinsRealis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

We pursue this commitment by:

- Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented;
- Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice;
- Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect;
- Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement;
- Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability.