Highway Structures Works Manager

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Phoenix House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5NP
  , hybrid working
• Salary: £40,777 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship due to the associated salary level, which does not meet the minimum requirements for a Skilled Worker visa.

You will be working within the team responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and construction of highway structures, working in collaboration with the Highway Services Contractor and their supply chain partners. The team is responsible for inspecting and assessing a wide range of structures throughout the county and for prioritising, developing and implementing maintenance and strengthening works required to ensure that structures remain safe for use and fit for purpose.

The work requires collaboration with a wide range of other teams and organisations, both internal and external, to ensure the successful delivery of the service. In addition to taking personal responsibility for your own work the role also involves guiding and supporting other technicians and colleagues working alongside you.

• a level 6 qualification (e.g. BSc, BEng degree or equivalent) in civil or structural engineering
• to hold Engineering Technician status and/or working towards (or preferably hold) Incorporated Engineer status
• knowledge of structural behaviour and experience in the inspection, design, assessment and management of such
• experience of bridge and structures design management over a reasonable time period and been successful in delivering a range of bridge or structures projects
• knowledge, awareness and practical application of bridge and structural design, inspection and maintenance techniques, including the appropriate application of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and other relevant structural codes of practice and guidance
• understanding of relevant health and safety legislation and codes of practice (including the CDM Regulations 2015).

You can view a full list of requirements in the JPP, which you can find in the ‘

How to apply

’ section towards the bottom of this advert.

If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Suffolk Highways is a collaboration between Suffolk County Council and private sector service provider(s) to meet the primary objective of maintaining the highway network and infrastructure in Suffolk.

We work together to achieve the best that we can and support one another in our work as one team. We look ahead so that we may better inspire each other to continually improve and take pride in what we do and the service that we provide to our customers.

We make things happen by empowering, encouraging and motivating our colleagues and by showing respect to all people that we work with and for.

We collaborate and work as one team to provide the best possible highways service for Suffolk.

• Flexible Working:
  Options include part-time, job sharing, compressed hours, flexitime, hybrid/home working, and adjusted core hours.
• Supportive Environment:
  Active staff networks, inclusive culture, and a focus on wellbeing.
• Career Development:
  Accessible career paths and CPD support.
• Values-Driven:
  We live our WE ASPIRE values and Customer Commitment, shaping how we work and serve Suffolk.
• Impact:
  Be part of projects that improve lives and communities across Suffolk.

We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

Please contact Colin Godfrey for a casual conversation. You can contact him by calling or emailing colin.godfrey.

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