Experience

Taylor Woodrow

• Civil Engineering
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Civil Engineer

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Amey

• United Kingdom
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Team Lead

  • May 2019 - Sep 2022

  Design Team Leader responsible for the design and delivery of Motorway and Trunk Road schemes. Designing Highway Projects up to and including schemes to the value of £5million. The schemes involved all aspects of highway engineering including surfacing, drainage, earthworks, street lighting, road markings, traffic signs, vehicles restraint systems, and environmental elements. The role also included producing vital scheme documentation relating to health and safety, such as designers risk assessments and project risk registers. Close liaison with the CDM (Construction Design Management) staff was also required to ensure the projects are CDM compliant. An excellent working knowledge of DMRB was gained ensuring all scheme designs were compliant and if not a Departure from Standard had to be submitted for approval. Within this role scheme programmes were closely monitored to ensure delivery was within the allocated budget and time constraints. Other responsibilities include managing a team in the preparation of scheme design related work, such as: drawings; temporary traffic regulations orders; specifications; other contract documents; ensuring these documents were fit for purpose and met the expected levels of technical excellence. Also providing technical support for the younger less experienced members of the team and mentoring them to help developing their skills within highway engineering and the industry. Show less



Kier Group

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Engineer

  • Nov 2016 - May 2019

  Designed and delivered Motorway and Trunk Road schemes, overseeing all aspects of highway engineering, including design of surfacing, drainage, earthworks, street lighting, junctions, alignments, road markings, traffic signs, vehicle restraint systems, and environmental elements. Managed Highway Projects up to £5 million, ensuring compliance with DMRB and submitting Departure from Standard requests when necessary. Produced essential scheme documentation, including health and safety assessments and project risk registers. Liaised closely with CDM staff to ensure CDM compliance. Monitored scheme programs to ensure on-budget and timely delivery. Managed a team of junior staff in preparing scheme designs, drawings, specifications, and other contract documents. Provided technical support and mentoring to develop the skills of junior team members in highway engineering. Show less



Mott MacDonald

• United Kingdom
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Engineer

  • Sep 2015 - Nov 2016

  Managed a range of infrastructure/road projects, with budgets of up to £5 million, of varying scales.Managed all aspects of highway engineering, including surfacing, drainage, alignment, junction design, earthworks, lighting, markings, signs, vehicle restraints, and environmental elements.Produced vital scheme documentation, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.Collaborated closely with CDM staff to adhere to regulations.Demonstrated expertise in DMRB, ensuring design compliance and submitting Departure from Standard requests when needed.Monitored scheme programs to ensure on-budget and timely delivery.Supervised junior staff in preparing scheme design-related work, ensuring technical excellence.Provided technical support and mentorship to develop junior team members' highway engineering skills. Show less

• Highway Engineer

  • Nov 2012 - Sep 2015

  Successfully led the design and execution of diverse road projects while adhering to approved budgets and schedules.Designed highway improvement schemes to NH standards, encompassing drainage, safety barriers, road markings, traffic signs, pavement design, alignment, and junction designs.Produced comprehensive scheme documentation, ensuring strict compliance with health and safety regulations.Collaborated closely with CDM staff to ensure full adherence to CDM requirements throughout project lifecycles.Demonstrated expertise in NH standards and exhibited proficiency in various aspects of highway design.Prepared and delivered high-quality scheme design deliverables, including reports, specifications, and detailed drawings.Identified road projects and provided tailored feasibility designs that met client requirements. Show less



Halcrow

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Engineer

  • Nov 2007 - Nov 2012

  As a highway engineer, I successfully delivered diverse infrastructure/road schemes, meeting time and budget constraints. Oversaw the development of designs from feasibility to detailed stages, including traffic management reports and contract documentation. Assisted in identifying road renewal projects and prepared feasibility designs following the company's procedures. Prepared and delivered outline and detailed designs for road renewal projects, ensuring adherence to time and budget constraints. Collaborated with named Consultants, overseeing outsourcing of design work and ensuring timely delivery within budget. Attended progress meetings and produced monthly progress reports for the NH. Generated project briefs, design estimates, and schedules, monitoring progress and expenditure against approved budgets. Liaised with various departments and managers within A-one+ to ensure successful project delivery. Provided support to both Senior Engineers and Principal Engineers throughout the delivery of road projects. Show less



Atkins

• United Kingdom
• Engineering Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Structures Asset Manager

  • Sep 2003 - Nov 2007

  In my role within the Structural Asset team, I contributed to the delivery of Managing Agent services. Some of my key responsibilities included: Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Structural Asset section. - Ensuring accurate input of Structural element/defect information from principle, general, and special bridge inspections into the Highway Agency's nationwide database, SMIS. Conducting principal, general, and special bridge inspections under the guidance of an experienced inspector. Collaborating with the Term Maintenance Contractor, Amey Mouchel, on matters such as repair works, plant, material and traffic management, costs, and scheduling. Maintaining a high level of client service by controlling costs and providing monthly financial costing reports. Establishing a comprehensive QA/management system to streamline inspection requirements and effectively allocate resources for inspecting and reporting on approximately 2300 structures. Show less



Parsons Corporation

• United States
• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Highways Designer

  • Feb 1998 - Nov 2001

  In my previous role as a Highway design Engineer for Parsons De Leuw Cather Overseas Ltd, I have used GEOPAK (Software Package and Coordinated and Geometrical Software Package) and implemented AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) standards to derive horizontal and vertical alignments and produce horizontal and vertical alignment calculations for frontage roads, connector roads, slip roads, main carriageways, merge and diverge lanes for major interchange schemes. I have developed design options, produced contract documents and contract drawings by utilizing the MICROSTATION CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) for major interchanges, car parking facilities, frontage roads, connector roads, slip roads and main carriageways. I have performed a variety of engineering work in the initial planning and design phase of various major capital projects such as: • New Corniche Road West Project – 1998 • Marina Mall Car Parking Project - 1999 • Abu Dhabi TRIP Contract 981 Bridge and Tunnel Interchange at MIP-3A Mussafah - 2000 • New Corniche Road East Project with a contract value of $200 Million - 2001 • Abu Dhabi TRIP Contract 994 Bridge and Tunnel Interchange at MIP-3 Mussafah – 2001 Show less