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 Hampshire Engineering Services offers a range of services to the County Council and other public authorities. Our Structures Design Teams 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 £5.5M 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:
* Produce feasibility studies leading to final design and implementation of schemes to current technical standards.
* Undertake detailed designs, assessments and prepare contract documents for new structural work and maintenance projects to ensure continued safe functioning of highways structures.
* 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.
* Establish and agree sustainable solutions, under guidance of line manager, with interested stakeholders which satisfy engineering and environmental considerations.
* Plan, programme and deliver projects to client requirements in accordance with current standards and regulations.
* Liaise with county and local councillors, members of the public, other stakeholders to promote and implement smooth working of schemes.
* Prepare preliminary estimates for proposed schemes with direction from the line manager or other senior engineers.
* Monitor and review project costs to ensure completion within agreed budgets
* Maintain and improve personal technical expertise in new methods and technology.
* Train, develop and be responsible for work produced by Technicians.
* 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.
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