Lead Engineer Bridges | Design and Construction-Bridge Engineering | Preston | Full time

Preston Jobs; Preston; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council as a Lead Engineer (Bridges) to manage highway structures across Lancashire. This role involves leading a team, overseeing project delivery, and providing technical expertise. Ideal candidates will have a civil engineering degree and team management experience. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave

Staff discount scheme

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of current standards in highway structures.
• Experience managing teams to deliver projects on budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate a team of dedicated engineers.
• Develop and monitor the works programme for timely delivery.

Skills

Communication

Team Management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Lead Engineer Bridges | Design and Construction-Bridge Engineering | Preston | Full time

Salary £44,711- £49,764 per annum | Permanent |Full Time,37 hours per week | Preston

International Sponsorship– this role isnotopento international sponsorship

With approximately 7,000 km of highways and a comprehensive public footway network, Lancashire County Council oversees and maintains numerous bridges, retaining walls, and other highway structures. Our significant investment in infrastructure creates a high demand for our services.

Join us as a Lead Engineer (Bridges) to manage the design, assessment, and construction of highway structures across Lancashire.

You will:

• Manage and coordinate a team of dedicated engineers
• Develop, oversee and monitor the works programme to ensure activity is sufficiently resources and a robust plan is in plan to deliver on time and within budget. You’ll collaborate with our operational teams to ensure we are delivering an efficient service.
• Provide technical expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders

Our ideal applicant will have:

• A good working knowledge of current standards relating to the design, assessment, and construction of highway structures. You’ll bring a wealth of technical knowledge developed through your degree in civil engineering or a related subject.
• Experience of managing a team in delivering projects to budget and programme
• Excellent communication skills and take a customer focused approach to service delivery

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability

If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat, then please get in touch with Chris Wilding(Bridges and Structures Design Manager) at [e-mail]

Closing Date: 22nd May 2025Interviews: TBC June 2025

Application review is ongoing therefore we encourage you to apply for this role as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity.

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you with the opportunity to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring – Lancashire County Council really is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we also offer a generous benefits package which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave which rises with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.