Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a recently qualified Bridge Engineer (at Chartered level) or experience (Incorporated) Engineer to manage the maintenance and renewal of the County's bridge stock, numbering over 1,000 structures, which support over 3,000 miles of highway network. The manager will be an integral part of the Highwaysmanagement team responsible for developing and overseeing asset management strategies and delivering all works necessary to upkeep and develop the network in response to the development needs of the Council.
Responsibilities
* Responsibility for leadership, strategy and overall operational management of the critical public facing Bridges and Structures Team, whilst driving continuous improvement and performance management to improve outcomes for local people and communities.
* Accountability for direct staff management, contract compliance, service delivery, asset management, stakeholder and customer management.
* Reporting performance measures at a senior level both internally and externally and will be expected to provide advice to assist with the strategic direction of the Service.
Required Qualifications
To apply for this role, you should be a suitably qualified and experienced bridge, or structures engineer able to demonstrate the ability to perform the following duties.
Benefits
We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal development, apprenticeships and career progression including:
* Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing with service to 33 days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.
* Access to a benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs).
* Employer contribution Pension Scheme Shropshire County Pension Fund.
* Supportive carers and parental policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave, special leave).
* Many opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.
* Access to counselling and occupational health services.
* Staff networks.
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