Senior Civil Engineer (Bridges)
Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer (Bridges)
Location: Glasgow
Contract: 12 months
Salary: Competitive
Working: Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week
Our Client
A public sector organisation responsible for the operational management, inspection and maintenance of a major Scottish bridge structure is seeking a highly skilled civil engineer. The role forms part of a Bridges Section charged with ensuring safety, maintenance and technical standards for a significant infrastructure asset. The successful candidate will work within a collaborative environment delivering projects from inception through to completion and overseeing large maintenance contracts.
Key Responsibilities
Lead management and delivery of inspection, maintenance, strengthening and replacement programmes for a major bridge
Oversee contract management for bridge works valued between £350,000 and £5 million including negotiation of claims and disputes
Develop and maintain risk and change management processes for ongoing bridge painting and maintenance contracts
Manage bridge asset records and performance systems ensuring accuracy and compliance with governance requirements
Coordinate budgets and report expenditure to senior management within the Bridges Section
Provide technical advice on bridge and structural schemes across multiple directorates and external developers
Undertake technical approval authority responsibilities under relevant design standards and manuals
Contribute to the development and update of national standards, specifications and guidance
Support preparation of official correspondence and responses related to the bridge
Experience
Chartered civil or structural engineer with experience in highway or railway bridge design or assessment
Proven project management, contract management and financial oversight capabilities
Familiarity with national bridge standards, risk governance and asset management systems
Experience managing major infrastructure contracts and multidisciplinary teams
Desirable experience includes long-span cable-stayed or suspension bridges and participation in national technical committees
Qualifications
Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (MICE or MIStructE)
Degree or equivalent qualification in civil engineering or related discipline
Registration with the Engineering Council
To apply for this role please submit your CV promptly to ensure consideration.
Keywords: bridge manager, civil engineer, structural engineer, bridge inspection, contract management, project management, asset management, risk management, cable-stayed bridge, BPSS clearance
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