Overview
We are excited to offer a permanent Senior Project Manager opportunity to join the Severn Bridges Inspection and Maintenance (SBIM) team at Severn Bridge Maintenance Unit (BS354BD). In this role, you will help ensure the annual inspection programme and all inspection reporting are completed to programme in accordance with relevant technical standards within the relevant specialism / discipline. Delivery of all specified inspections and reports on time, within budget and to the required quality. You will also oversee welding compliance on SBIM. The Specialist Bridges Inspection and Maintenance contract is a 15-year contract for National Highways to deliver inspection and maintenance works to the M48 Severn Bridge, M4 Prince of Wales Bridge and M5 Avonmouth Bridge in the South West of England.
Responsibilities
* Implement the contractual inspection requirements to fully meet the client specification in accordance with relevant standards and programme.
* Undertake any work of a technical nature that falls within ability and competence.
* Be confident to work under minimum supervision and competent to check the work of others and supervise less experienced or junior staff.
* Assist with competency appraisal processes subject to suitable level of supervision.
* Assist Bridge Managers and Operations Manager in developing training programmes for junior staff.
* Carry out site visits and surveys, inspections and supervise sub-contract inspectors.
* Prepare and check feasibility studies, inspection, assessment and technical reports and other written documents in an appropriate format ensuring compliance with Amey procedures.
* Comply with the requirements of the Amey Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental and all other appropriate regulations.
* Take line management responsibility for the direction and supervision of inspection team members to help ensure timely project delivery within budget and in accordance with the specification.
* Engage in client and third-party liaison.
* Support the preparation of bids and delivery of services on other contracts, when required.
* Keep up to date with industry best practice and apply it within the team environment.
* Undertake performance appraisals for all reporting staff and support learning and development opportunities including management of team training requirements.
* Take part in the on-call rota to cover emergencies outside of normal working hours as required by operational circumstances.
* Ensure weld procedures are in place and up to date; manage welding processes including verification and conformity checks on materials and ensure all relevant records are kept.
* Inspect completed welds using a variety of non-destructive techniques; identify non-conformances and suggest areas for improvement.
* Ensure compliance with NHSS20 and NHSS19; ensure training records and certification are kept up to date for painting and welding activities on the contract.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Minimum HNC in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
* Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer of a relevant professional body (ICE, CIHT or IStructE) desirable but not essential.
* Completed or Working towards Bridge Inspection Certification Scheme (BICS).
* Qualified Weld Inspector, minimum CSWIP 3.1.
* PCN Level 1/2/3.
* IPAF 1A Static Boom desirable but not essential.
* Full clean driving licence.
* Must be able to work at height confidently.
* Outstanding attention to detail and strong knowledge of applicable codes.
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to read and interpret drawings and designs.
* Ability to produce basic fabrication drawings for review and approval; experience with metals and metallurgy.
* Experience: 10 years post-graduate experience in bridge inspection of highway or railway structures; awareness of Temporary works; experience of long span bridges desirable but not essential.
* The individual should be self-motivated with good organisational and interpersonal skills and able to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment; capable of working unsupervised and taking responsibility in dynamic situations.
Skills & Experience
* Excellent knowledge of power tools, electrical equipment and manual tools; experience of lifting using mobile cranes and lorry-mounted cranes.
* Ability to read and interpret drawings and designs, and produce basic fabrication drawings.
Benefits
* Competitive Salary with potential for yearly reviews.
* Career Growth opportunities with dynamic advancement paths.
* Company Car: electric vehicle or car allowance.
* Personal Development Opportunities including Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
* Pension: generous pension scheme with company contributions.
* Holidays: at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy 5 additional days.
* Flexible Benefits: additional leave, cycle-to-work, charitable giving, gym memberships.
* Exclusive discounts through our online portal.
* Social Impact: 2x paid volunteering days per year and opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.
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