Chartered Bridge Structures Team Lead

Carrington West; Bedford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Carrington West is assisting a busy Council to appoint a Team Leader - Highway Structures (Bridges) on a full-time contract. You will lead the structures team, directing resources, finances, and safety, delivering projects on time while maintaining bridge stock.

The role requires a Chartered Engineer and experience in highway structures, with a focus on delivery, risk management, and stakeholder liaison. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status required.
• Proven leadership of a highway/structures team.
• Experience with bridge maintenance/refurbishment projects.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact for highway structures across the Council.
• Respond to emergency structures call outs and ensure safety of network users.
• Manage the structures inspection programme (~220 structures/year) and prioritise refurbishment designs.
• Provide support for new footbridge or retaining wall designs and refurbishment details.
• Ensure technical approval and developer liaison to minimise future maintenance.
• Bring income to the department through structures work for internal/external clients.
• Lead external liaison with other Highway Authorities and government bodies.
• Must have a valid UK driving licence.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Team Leadership

Highways Structures

Project Delivery

Safety Compliance

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

Carrington West is assisting a busy Council to appoint a Team Leader - Highway Structures (Bridges) on a full-time contract. You will lead the structures team, directing resources, finances, and safety, delivering projects on time while maintaining bridge stock.

The role requires a Chartered Engineer and experience in highway structures, with a focus on delivery, risk management, and stakeholder liaison. Flexible working arrangements are available.