CPS Principal Highways Engineer
Matchtech · Birmingham, England ·
NegotiableBirmingham, EnglandContractWe are seeking an experienced Principal Highways Engineer to provide Construction Phase Support (CPS) on the HS2 MWCC project in the West Midlands. All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
The role focuses on responding to live site queries and change requests, and leading the end-to-end Stage 3 Road Safety Audit (RSA3) process, ensuring all technical responses and documentation are controlled and auditable through the project CDE/workflow.
Key responsibilitiesConstruction Phase Support / Technical QueriesRespond to RFIs (Requests for Information) and other live site technical queries. Assess and respond to Site Field Change Requests (SFCRs), coordinating with relevant disciplines where required.
Review and respond to material acceptance requests, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and project requirements. Liaise with the contractor and project stakeholders to agree actions, close out queries, and maintain progress.
Stage 3 Road Safety Audit (RSA3) ManagementLead the RSA3 process including: Drafting the RSA3 BriefCoordinating and arranging the audit team site visitReceiving, processing, and managing the RSA report within the CDEDrafting the Designer's Response and supporting close-out actionsChair/attend meetings with HS2 and the Highway Authority to agree the Designer's Response and required actions.
Manage communication and coordination with the contractor during RSA3 actions and close-out. Document Control / CDE WorkflowManage technical documentation through the agreed workflow and approvals process. Ensure records are complete, traceable, and auditable (responses, reports, approvals, and close-out evidence).Key deliverablesWritten responses to RFIs and Site Field Change RequestsMaterial acceptance responses/recordsRSA3 BriefRSA3 Designer's ResponseRSA3 report processing and documentation maintained in the CDE to workflow requirementsSkills & experience (typical)Strong highways engineering background, ideally in major infrastructure delivery/support.
Proven experience in construction phase support (RFIs, changes, contractor liaison).Experience managing Road Safety Audits, ideally Stage 3, including Designer's Responses. Confident stakeholder management with client bodies and highway authorities.
Strong written communication and document/workflow discipline in a CDE environment.