Senior Bridge Engineer - CMB1955re

Cumberland Council; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Nova Scotia is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead bridge designs and management projects. The ideal candidate must have Chartered Engineer status and at least 10 years of experience in bridge design. Strong communication skills and knowledge of national standards are essential. This full-time position offers the chance to contribute positively to community capital programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years postgraduate experience in bridge design.
• Experience in stadiums and building design/construction is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge designs, assessments, and replacement schemes.
• Act as the professional project lead and Technical Approval Authority.
• Supervise and support the bridge team.
• Conduct surveys and manage project progress.

Skills

Bridge design

Project management

Compliance with standards

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of national standards and Eurocodes

Education

Chartered Engineer status (ICE or ISTRUCTE)

MEng (Masters of Engineering) or equivalent

Job description

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About This Opportunity

Join Cumberland Council as a Senior Bridge Engineer. Lead bridge designs, assessments, maintenance projects, and bridge replacement schemes. Manage a small team, act as the team's representative for the Safety Advisory Group (SAG), and ensure compliance with standards. You'll act as the professional project lead, providing technical design and project advice, and serve as the Technical Approval Authority. Supervise, coordinate, and support the bridge team. Conduct surveys, design, and manage project progress. Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, council policies, and industry best practices.

The role will require occasional weekend/out-of-hours work to accommodate reactive inspections during or following significant flood events, and as the team's representative with the Safety Advisory Group to ensure the Council fulfills its duties under relevant safety acts.

Who We're Looking For

We seek a professional with a relevant degree and Chartered Engineer status with the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Institute of Structural Engineers (ISTRUCTE), or MEng (Masters of Engineering) degree or equivalent, along with extensive a minimum of 10 years postgraduate experience in bridge design. Strong communication skills and knowledge of national standards and Eurocodes are essential. Additional experience in stadiums and building design/construction would be advantageous.

Be part of a dynamic team driving high-quality capital programs for our community. Embody our core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe these values drive positive change, deliver excellent public services, and shape a better future for our communities.

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• Individuals who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Individuals in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long-term employer was the armed forces

Additional Details

This role is available on a permanent basis.

For more information or to arrange an informal chat, contact Tom Baker via email at [e-mail]

Application and Interview Information

• Closing date: 07/09/2025
• Interview week: w/c 19/09/2025

This role may close early depending on demand. Apply well before the closing date.

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We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident and Age Friendly Employer. For reasonable adjustments during recruitment, contact [e-mail].

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Government Administration