Highways Structures Senior Engineer

Starting salary for this role is £48,266 (pro rata for part‑time colleagues). This role sits within a well‑defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career  new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward‑thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly Be The Difference  at BCP
. Internal colleagues are normally appointed at the bottom of the band unless moving within the same profession and skill level, in which case the pay band is the same and they are appointed to the existing pay point.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of infrastructure and delivering projects that make a real difference to communities? We’re looking for talented Civil Engineers and have several exciting opportunities to join our Engineering Service and help us build sustainable solutions for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

We are a progressive engineering team committed to delivering innovative, safe, and sustainable infrastructure. From highways improvements to asset management, our work underpins the everyday lives of thousands of people. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and professional growth. Transformation and digital ways of working are at the heart of what we do; you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of the Engineering Service within the authority.

• Section:
  Asset Engineering
• Team:
  Structures
• Job Title:
  
  Highways Structures Senior Engineer
• Role Profile: GRO
  005 Engineer III / Transportation Engineer III
• Pay Range: BCP Band 11

We are currently advertising other job opportunities across the Engineering Service. Please look at these opportunities as you may feel they are more suitable to your skills and experience.

You’ll work on diverse projects across multiple assets, with a supportive environment where your ideas matter and your expertise shapes what we do. This role is responsible for the successful delivery of highway structures schemes and supporting delivery of the programme and asset management objectives. Acting as Designer, Project Manager, Site Supervisor and Structures Inspector for designated projects, the postholder will ensure compliance with contractual requirements, manage risks, budgets and maintain governance throughout the project lifecycle.

The role combines technical, contractual, and leadership expertise for design and construction delivery with the ability to manage elements such as the design process, early contractor involvement and project close‑down, achieving agreed cost, quality, and time objectives. Strong stakeholder engagement is key; the postholder is expected to influence teams, contractors and partners, represent the Council at meetings and maintain transparent communication.

The role ensures robust financial and quality control, adherence to legislation and health and safety standards, and accurate record‑keeping to support governance and audit requirements. The postholder will also contribute to the development of asset management policies, strategies, plans and highway structures standards, and methods of working to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with wider Council objectives. You will work alongside a team of skilled and developing technical professionals at various levels, and you’ll be expected to offer appropriate guidance and support to them.

• Undertaking work across the road bridges, foot bridges, culverts, subways, retaining walls and gantry assets as part of the planned structures maintenance programme.
• Designing and supporting the development of highway structures schemes, working through all the gateway lifecycle stages of a project from concept to construction.
• Producing and reviewing work such as design drawings, specifications, tender and pre‑construction information.
• Developing the planned programme based on asset management prioritisation.
• Contributing to ensuring that projects are delivered within budget, on schedule, and in…