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The role will also involve undertaking Road Safety Audits on a wide variety of scheme types and scales.\nUndertaking evaluation of asset data and identify network needs in order to develop potential solutions, in line with agreed methodologies and prioritisation criteria;\nPreparing briefs for and undertaking appropriate surveys to support the development of possible improvement solutions;\nDeveloping early solutions for network improvements from feasibility through to the end of preliminary design, including compiling relevant documents, evidence and progressing scheme through appraisal and Value Management, taking into account new techniques, materials, buildability, and costs;\nWorking collaboratively with other teams including Programme Development and Scheme Delivery to identify deliverable solutions and contribute to development of the forward programme;\nUndertaking Road Safety Audits at all Stages and in all roles.\nAbout you\nDegree, HND or relevant qualification in Highway Design, with at least four years’ experience in road design or road safety engineering.\nDetailed working knowledge of DMRB, the Traffic Signs Manual and relevant technical guidance.\nExperience developing and assessing highway improvement schemes, including demonstrating benefits, supporting business cases and prioritising measures or projects.\nExperience producing preliminary highway designs, including 2D AutoCAD drawings, and specifying or procuring site investigation works.\nExperience preparing and reviewing technical notes and reports, including the Road Safety Audit process and Audit Team roles, with appropriate knowledge and training in Health & Safety and CDM 2015.\nAbout us\nHere at National Highways, we manage and improve England’s motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. 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