Bridges & Structures Engineer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is hiring a Bridges & Structures Engineer to manage and deliver engineering projects across the borough. You will conduct inspections of highway structures, develop maintenance strategies, and work with various stakeholders. This role offers competitive salaries, flexible working conditions, and an inclusive environment. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in project management, along with strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

32 days of leave with service

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts and salary sacrifice perks

Free parking

Confidential wellbeing support

Flexible working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing and delivering engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of asset management best practices.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with partners and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspections of highway structures.
• Manage structure-related engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Develop long-term maintenance strategies for highway assets.

Skills

Inspection of highway structures

Project management

Technical report writing

Asset data analysis

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Asset management systems

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Bridges & Structures Engineer!

Telford & Wrekin Council is committed to protecting, caring for, and investing in our borough. By joining us, you’ll be part of an organisation delivering high-quality services and improving the lives of our residents.

If you’re passionate about maintaining safe, resilient and well-managed highway structures — and want to play a key role in shaping the borough’s long-term asset management strategy — this Bridges & Structures Engineer position could be your ideal next step.

About the Role

As a Bridges & Structures Engineer, you will take a leading role in the inspection, management, design, and delivery of structure-related engineering projects across the borough.

You’ll ensure our highway structures — including bridges, retaining walls, culverts and other assets — are safe, compliant and maintained in accordance with national standards and asset management best practice.

Working with internal teams, external partners and contractors, you’ll support the delivery of annual and long-term maintenance programmes, contribute to the Local Transport Capital Programme, and provide specialist technical advice across the Council.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on routine, ad-hoc and special inspections of highway structures.
• Develop, maintain and improve the Council’s Bridge Station asset management system.
• Use asset data, deterioration modelling and condition assessments to create long-term strategies and maintenance programmes.
• Produce technical feasibility studies and engineering reports.
• Prepare detailed design schemes, specifications, drawings, and contract documents.
• Manage engineering projects from concept to completion, including financial and programme monitoring.
• Respond to enquiries from councillors, residents, and external partners.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, consultants and external engineering partners.
• Fulfil duties of Principal Designer under CDM regulations where required.
• Supervise Assistant Engineers and Apprentices when necessary.

Along with your application please also submit a personal statement outlining how you meet the person specification.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact [e-mail]

Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.

A CV template is available if you do not already have a CV.

We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer

• We offercompetitive salariesand a fantastic leave package — starting at24 days, rising to32 dayswith service, plus8 bank holidaysand anextra concessionary dayto enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you\'re in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

Attached documents: Bridges & Structures Engineer JD & Person Spec