Highway Structures Engineer - Lead Asset & Inspections

Stoke-on-Trent City Council; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working options

Local government pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking an ambitious Highway Structures Engineer to lead the management of the city’s highway structures portfolio. You will ensure safety, compliance and reliability of bridges, culverts, walls, footbridges and embankments, with oversight of inspections, assessments and capital works.

You will hold a Civil/Structural Engineering degree and bring knowledge of bridge management, inspections and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Experience with highway structures, bridges, culverts and related assets.
• Knowledge of asset management and risk-based maintenance principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Council's highway structures portfolio end-to-end.
• Oversee inspections, principal to safety inspections and assessments.
• Commission and review structural assessments and maintenance programmes.
• Act as lead for abnormal loads and advise on route safety and protection.
• Provide specialist structures advice across the Council and engage with planning.

Skills

Bridge management

Inspections

Structural assessments

Asset management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Job description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking an ambitious Highway Structures Engineer to lead the management of the city’s highway structures portfolio. You will ensure safety, compliance and reliability of bridges, culverts, walls, footbridges and embankments, with oversight of inspections, assessments and capital works.

You will hold a Civil/Structural Engineering degree and bring knowledge of bridge management, inspections and maintenance.