Lead Highway Structures Engineer (Hybrid)

Carrington West; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Highway Structures Engineer to join our highways and infrastructure team in Manchester. You will lead delivery, maintenance and improvement of a major urban highway network, including inspections, maintenance programmes and asset management activities.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, effective leadership, and the ability to coordinate with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders to deliver safe, cost‑effective engineering solutions

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to present complex technical information clearly.
• Experience in highway structures engineering, bridge maintenance and asset management.
• Ability to deliver maintenance programmes and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead highway structures maintenance programmes including inspection and assessment.
• Oversee bridge inspections in line with standards and legislation.
• Manage minor structures design schemes from feasibility to delivery.
• Provide technical advice on highway structures, maintenance and asset management.
• Review designs and technical submissions for highways and development schemes.
• Manage contractors, consultants and supply chain partners to ensure value for money and compliance.
• Support NEC-based works delivery and contract administration.
• Prepare reports, specifications, risk assessments and cost estimates.
• Conduct QA checks, desktop and site audits of completed works.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Highway Structures

Tools

NEC contracts

Asset management systems

Job description

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Highway Structures Engineer to join our highways and infrastructure team in Manchester. You will lead delivery, maintenance and improvement of a major urban highway network, including inspections, maintenance programmes and asset management activities.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, effective leadership, and the ability to coordinate with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders to deliver safe, cost‑effective engineering solutions