Senior Bridge Engineer

48000 - 55000 per annum + bonus / 15% pension Birmingham, England

Permanent

Our client is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join its highways and structures team on a permanent basis, supporting the safe and efficient management of highway bridge assets across the Midlands. This role can be based from either the Birmingham or Nottingham office and will provide technical leadership across structural assessments, CS 451 reviews and the management of substandard structures.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate structural assessments, CS 451 reviews and associated resources to support the safe and serviceable condition of highway structures

Undertake high-priority and urgent structural assessments within demanding timescales, identifying structural risks and requirements for interim measures

Complete high-priority CS 451 reviews to determine the need and priority for further assessments and temporary measures

Produce CS 470 interim measures documentation, obtain the necessary approval and manage implementation

Identify and prepare briefs for survey works supporting structural assessments and review activities

Coordinate the delivery of technical documents produced by consultants, reviewing content and providing clear technical comments

Support the identification, assessment and management of risks associated with highway bridge and structures assets

Work with technical advisers, consultants and wider project teams to ensure effective delivery of structural engineering activities

Job Requirements:

Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer or Structural Engineer status, or an equivalent level of professional experience

Experience in highway structures management, bridge assessments and structural reviews

Strong knowledge of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges standards, methods of working and the Specification for Highway Works Understanding of Eurocodes and their application to highway structures

Relevant degree or HND in civil engineering, structural engineering or a related discipline

Knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and associated duties

Strong technical report writing, communication and document review skillsA full driving licence with no more than three points, as driving is required as part of the role Benefits:

Permanent opportunity within the highways and bridge engineering sector

Opportunity to lead technically significant structural assessments and asset management activities

Professional development within a specialist engineering environment

Collaborative working relationships with consultants, technical advisers and project teams

Choice of Birmingham or Nottingham as the primary office location

Hybrid working - 2 office days If you are an experienced Senior Bridge Engineer or Senior Structures Engineer with a background in highway structures, apply now to develop your career within this important infrastructure environment.