Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC620148
Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 5 October 2025
Interview Date: w/c 20 October 2025
Great opportunity to join our dynamic and developing Design Teams
Are you looking for a challenging and diverse role working as part of a friendly and supportive team, with an opportunity to make a real difference?
As a forward-thinking in-house business unit, the offers a range of services to the County Council and other public authorities. Our are looking for highly motivated and technically strong Structural or Bridge Engineers to be involved in the delivery of challenging bridge design and maintenance schemes. We have a great team environment, and we support and develop our engineers, so they are continuously developing their skills.
Our recent projects include design of a new integral two span continuous steel composite deck bridge as part of a bypass route (£26M scheme), a £ bridge replacement scheme in New Forest, a £25M refurbishment scheme of 4 major structures spanning over River Test and Network Rail tracks, several small bridges and footbridges deck strengthening and replacement (varying from 100k to £1M schemes). Future work will include among others, multi-million railway footbridge replacement and strengthening of a 27-span concrete bridge, as well as continuing small replacement/strengthening schemes. In addition, we provide technical support to external clients, developers, contractors, and other local authorities.
The Role:
Working in the Structures Design Teams, you will be responsible for project management and design of a wide variety of bridge replacement, strengthening and maintenance schemes, as well as the inspection and assessment of current bridges and other highway structures. Whilst taking a leading role of the scheme assigned, you will be working closely with a Senior member of the team to enable you to learn and expand your experience. You should have a good understanding of relevant design standards (Eurocodes), construction methods and contract procedures.
What you'll do:
1. Produce feasibility studies leading to final design and implementation of schemes to current technical standards.
2. Undertake detailed designs, assessments and prepare contract documents for new structural work and maintenance projects to ensure continued safe functioning of highways structures.
3. Carry out inspections on all forms of highway structures with due regard to hazards, safety and risk. Identify, record, and evaluate maintenance needs following inspection.
4. Establish and agree sustainable solutions, under guidance of line manager, with interested stakeholders which satisfy engineering and environmental considerations.
5. Plan, programme and deliver projects to client requirements in accordance with current standards and regulations.
6. Liaise with county and local councillors, members of the public, other stakeholders to promote and implement smooth working of schemes.
7. Prepare preliminary estimates for proposed schemes with direction from the line manager or other senior engineers.
8. Monitor and review project costs to ensure completion within agreed budgets
9. Maintain and improve personal technical expertise in new methods and technology.
10. Train, develop and be responsible for work produced by Technicians.
11. Continual promotion of a good image of the County Council and Directorate embracing and promoting corporate initiatives.
What we're looking for:
A team player with strong collaborative skills to contribute to the highway and transport related functions of the Universal Services Directorate, preparing or assisting with the preparation of core elements of work involving the maintenance, design, management and implementation of projects for bridges and other highway structures.
Why join us?
Challenging and rewarding work – from small bridge strengthening schemes to multi-million design and repair schemes.
The opportunity to enhance your skills and broaden your technical capabilities.
Our includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.
If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance.
Additional Information:
Structural / Bridge Engineer - Highway Structures