Lead Structures Engineer – Bridges & Asset Management

Fusion People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Highways Client is seeking a Principal Structures Engineer to lead bridge and structural asset programmes across a regional network in the Manchester area. The role focuses on asset management, surveys, and delivering value through evidence-based investment decisions.

The candidate will have a Civil/Structural degree, Chartered status or working towards it, and extensive highways structures experience. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards accreditation.
• Strong experience with highways structures, bridges or related assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead management and development of bridge and structural asset programmes across a regional network.
• Develop asset management plans delivering value for money and long-term performance.
• Commission and oversee structural surveys, inspections, and technical assessments.
• Review and approve technical reports, drawings, specifications and documentation.
• Provide expert engineering advice to support renewal, maintenance and improvement schemes.
• Monitor asset condition data and use evidence-based approaches for investment decisions.
• Support prioritisation of structural defects and maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders for project delivery.
• Contribute to best practice standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Asset management

Structural surveys

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Highways Client is seeking a Principal Structures Engineer to lead bridge and structural asset programmes across a regional network in the Manchester area. The role focuses on asset management, surveys, and delivering value through evidence-based investment decisions.

The candidate will have a Civil/Structural degree, Chartered status or working towards it, and extensive highways structures experience. A full UK driving licence is required.