Bridge Manager

GTS Group Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

Professional development

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

GTS Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Bridge Manager to lead the safe operation, maintenance, inspection, and performance of a major bridge and structures portfolio in the United Kingdom. This high-profile role combines technical leadership, operational management, and strategic asset stewardship.

You will manage inspections, maintenance programmes, budgets, contractor performance, and stakeholder relationships, while acting as the technical authority for asset management and safety

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• ICE/IStructE membership advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering and operational teams.
• Manage bridge inspections, maintenance, and improvements.
• Act as technical authority for structural asset management.
• Ensure compliance with standards, legislation, and health & safety.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and commercial performance.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead incident response and risk management.

Skills

Engineering leadership

People management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Health & safety

Asset management

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred

ICE/IStructE membership advantageous

Job description

Salary: £85,000 + Up to 20% Bonus + Company Car/Car Allowance £6k + 8 Matched Pension

Are you an experienced structures professional looking for a role that combines technical leadership, operational management, and strategic asset responsibility?

We are seeking an accomplished Bridge Manager to lead the safe operation, maintenance, inspection, and performance of a major bridge and structures portfolio. This is a high-profile position requiring a strong blend of engineering expertise, people leadership, and commercial awareness.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Bridge Engineer, Senior Structures Manager, Asset Manager, or Infrastructure Manager looking to take ownership of a critical infrastructure asset and lead multidisciplinary teams in a complex operational environment.

The Role

As Bridge Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management and performance of bridge and structures assets, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, operational delivery, and asset stewardship.

You will provide technical leadership while overseeing maintenance programmes, inspections, structural assessments, contractor performance, budgets, and stakeholder relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading multidisciplinary engineering and operational teams.
• Managing bridge inspections, maintenance, repairs, and improvement programmes.
• Acting as the technical authority for structural asset management activities.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant engineering standards, legislation, and health & safety requirements.
• Managing contractors, suppliers, and specialist engineering partners.
• Developing and implementing long‑term asset management strategies.
• Managing budgets, forecasts, and commercial performance.
• Building strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Leading incident response and ensuring effective risk management across the asset portfolio.

About You

We are looking for a technically strong and operationally focused leader who can balance engineering excellence with effective people and business management.

You will ideally have:

• Significant experience within bridge engineering, structural engineering, highways, rail, or major infrastructure environments.
• Proven experience managing bridge or structures assets throughout their lifecycle.
• Strong operational leadership and team management experience.
• Knowledge of inspection, maintenance, asset management, and structural assessment principles.
• Experience managing contractors, budgets, and project delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder and client management skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused leadership style.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and risk management within critical infrastructure environments.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred.
• Candidates actively working towards Chartered status are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution such as ICE or IStructE would be advantageous.

Package

• Up to 20% annual performance bonus
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Professional membership support
• Ongoing Chartered development and training opportunities

This is an exceptional opportunity to take ownership of a nationally significant infrastructure asset while developing your career within a leadership role that combines engineering, operations, and strategic asset management.