Assistant Design Engineer (Highways) - ContractorClient: Suffolk Highways Rate: 30- 35 per hour (dependent on experience) Hours: 45 hours per week Start Date: 19/01 Proposed End Date: 30/06 IR35 Status: Inside IR35Role OverviewSuffolk Highways is seeking an Assistant Design Engineer to support the delivery of highway maintenance and improvement schemes as part of the wider highways design team. The contractor will work under the direction of the client and in accordance with established standards, procedures, and programmes.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in the development of highway maintenance schemes from defect identification to construction documentationSupport the design of highway improvement, traffic engineering, and active travel schemesContribute to forward programmes of highway maintenance worksUndertake highway condition inspections, site visits, and surveysUpdate and maintain asset management systemsProduce technical reports and design outputs in line with project requirementsEnsure compliance with QSE, Health and Safety, and Environmental standardsProvide technical support to technicians as requiredWork collaboratively with stakeholders to support project objectivesSkills and Experience RequiredCivil Engineering degree or equivalent (HNC/HND or Foundation Degree with relevant experience considered)Experience in highway maintenance and pavement treatment selectionHighway asset management and construction experience (ideally 5+ years)Experience undertaking highway con