Your new company
You will be joining a well-established public sector organisation that delivers Roads and Transportation services across the region. The Structures team plays a key role in assessing, maintaining and improving bridges and other highway structures that support the wider network. You will be part of a collaborative engineering environment where safety, quality and effective service delivery are at the heart of everything they do.
Your new role
Lead on the design of new works and improvements for bridges and highway structures
Manage general and principal inspections, condition assessments and maintenance activities
Oversee asset data management for all structures
Prepare surveys, designs, contracts and supervise works on site
Handle contract payments, variations, claims and disputes
Plan, prioritise and organise team workloads to meet timescales and budgets
Monitor and report project progress to the Design Engineering Manager
Develop solutions to a wide range of structural and design issues
Manage abnormal load routing
Ensure procurement follows council Standing Orders
Allocate work, identify resource gaps and support staff development
Lead on customer enquiries and complaints
Carry out recruitment, performance reviews, disciplinary matters and absence management
Lead regular team briefings
Act as Client and Principal Designer under CDM regulations
Ensure health and safety compliance across all activities
Represent Roads and Transportation at meetings and committees
Support and deputise for the Design Engineering Manager when required
Contribute to capital and revenue budget management
Prepare and present reports for internal and external groups
Contribute to corporate governance, compliance and performance
Lead on preparation and monitoring of the Service Asset Management Plan
What you'll need to succeed
Chartered Engineer registered with the Engineering Council
Extensive experience in bridges and highway structures
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Proven project management experience
Working knowledge of contract management
Strong understanding of health and safety legislation
Full driving licence
Desirable
Degree in civil or structural engineering
Postgraduate qualification
Experience managing a team
IOSH Managing Safely or similar
Knowledge of AutoCAD or asset management software
Local government experience
Understanding of pavement construction over structures
What you'll get in return
Opportunity to lead key infrastructure projects with regional impact
Supportive and professional engineering environment
Access to car pool scheme / service vehicles
Ongoing training and development
Stable public sector environment with progression opportunities
What you need to do now
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