Group Engineer Bridges

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK and offers a friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

As a forward-thinking in-house business unit, offers a range of services to the County Council and other public authorities.

Join our Bridge Team and take the lead! We’re looking for a passionate, technically skilled
Group Engineer
to head up one of our Design Teams and deliver
innovative, high-profile bridge designs and maintenance projects
. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative team environment and are committed to supporting and developing our people, ensuring continuous growth and advancement of their skills.

Working in the
Bridge Team
, you will take autonomy of your own work and be responsible for all aspects of projects whether this is bridge assessments, maintenance, strengthening or replacement schemes. You should have a thorough understanding of structural behaviour and the application of relevant design and assessment standards. Knowledge of construction methods and contract procedures would be an advantage.

We are maintaining over 1750 structures of all types of structural form, from single or multi span brick arches to Grade II listed cast iron bridges, as well as modern steel and reinforced concrete bridges and retaining walls.
Future work
will include inspections for assessment, structural assessments, and strengthening and replacement schemes. This is to ensure all our structures remain fit for purpose and open to all highway users.

In addition, we provide technical support to external clients, developers, contractors, and other local authorities.

• Manage and lead a Team of up to eight Engineers and Technicians.
• Attend and play an active role within the Bridge Management Team.
• Oversee and sign off feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs, assessments, and contract documents for new structural work and maintenance projects.
• Oversee the design of strengthening and remedial measures as necessary to ensure continued safe functioning of highway structures.
• Establish and agree solutions with interested parties which satisfy both engineering and environmental considerations.
• Plan, programme, and deliver design and assessment projects to client requirements.
• Deliver projects within allocated resources, budgets and timelines. Liaise with, and report to, the Chief Engineer Structures.
• Communicate and liaise with clients, contractors and regulatory and statutory authorities.
• Comply with the duties of the CDM regulations with respect to the duties of Designers and the Principal Designer to ensure the safe design and long term management of structures.
• Maintain personal technical and relevant project management expertise.
• Provide technical guidance, support, and training to Engineers and Technicians, and be responsible for work produced.

To be successful in the role you will have the following knowledge, skills, and qualifications:

• Educated to Degree level in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer, substantial experience working within a highway structures environment.
• Ability to recruit, lead, develop, and motivate staff.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of structural behaviour, design codes, materials, and proficient in computer analysis.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales and budgets are met.
• In-depth understanding of Eurocodes, British Standards and assessment codes.
• Working knowledge of the application of structural analysis programs.
• Good communication skills and a high standard of report writing.
• Sound understanding of the CDM Regulations.
• You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

Within your application, please demonstrate how you meet the essential qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.

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