Bridge Engineer

Carrington West; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Regular site visits

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Highway Structures Engineer to join our highways and infrastructure team in Manchester. You will lead the delivery of highway structures maintenance programmes, oversee bridge inspections and manage minor structures schemes, ensuring safe, compliant and cost-effective solutions across a major urban network.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree (Chartered status advantageous), strong communication, and the ability to liaise with contractors, consultants and

Qualifications

• Experience in highway structures engineering and bridge maintenance.
• Knowledge of DMRB, CDM Regulations and contract procedures.
• Experience delivering maintenance programmes and minor works.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead highway structures maintenance programme delivery.
• Oversee bridge inspections per standards.
• Manage minor structures design schemes from feasibility to delivery.
• Provide technical advice on highway structures and asset management.
• Review designs and technical submissions for highways.
• Manage external contractors and stakeholders.
• Support NEC-based contract delivery.
• Prepare technical reports, risk assessments and cost estimates.
• Conduct QA checks and site audits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve complex issues.

Skills

Bridge inspections

Asset management

Contract administration

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer status desired

Tools

NEC contracts

Asset management systems

Technical documentation

Job description

Highway Structures Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £44,000-£46,000

Contract: Permanent

Working Arrangements: Hybrid working available, with regular site visits and stakeholder engagement across the highway network

Exciting Opportunity for a Highway Structures Engineer

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Highway Structures Engineer to join a leading highways and infrastructure team, supporting the delivery, maintenance and improvement of a major urban highway network.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong engineer to take a lead role across a diverse portfolio of highway structures projects, including bridge inspections, maintenance programmes, minor works schemes and asset management activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering safe, compliant and cost-effective engineering solutions, working closely with internal teams, contractors, consultants and key stakeholders to ensure highway structures remain operational, resilient and fit for the future.

The main duties of the Highway Structures Engineer include:

• Leading the delivery of highway structures maintenance programmes, including annual inspection and assessment programmes.
• Undertaking and overseeing general and principal bridge inspections in line with relevant standards and legislation.
• Managing minor structures design schemes from feasibility through to delivery and completion.
• Providing technical advice and support on highway structures, maintenance and asset management matters.
• Reviewing designs, proposals and technical submissions for highways and development schemes.
• Managing external contractors, consultants and supply chain partners to ensure quality, value for money and compliance.
• Supporting contract administration, procurement processes and delivery of NEC-based works.
• Preparing technical reports, specifications, risk assessments, cost estimates and project documentation.
• Carrying out quality assurance checks, including desktop and site audits of completed works.
• Working with internal stakeholders, developers and external partners to resolve complex technical issues.
• Supporting continuous improvement across asset management, maintenance delivery and engineering processes.

The Highway Structures Engineer will have experience in:

• Previous experience working within highway structures engineering, bridge maintenance, asset management or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of structural inspections, assessments and highway structures design.
• Experience delivering maintenance programmes, minor works schemes or infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of relevant standards including DMRB, CDM Regulations and technical approval procedures.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Ability to produce technical documentation including specifications, reports, risk assessments and cost estimates.
• Knowledge of asset management systems and highway structures databases would be advantageous.
• Experience with NEC contracts and contract administration would be beneficial.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly.
• A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Highway Structures Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards professional membership, would be advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence is essential due to travel requirements.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary alongside a strong benefits package, professional development opportunities and the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of highway structures projects within a forward-thinking engineering environment.